Research Ireland Fellowship Programme
14th May 2025
2 years
Research Ireland is pleased to launch the Research Ireland Fellowship Programme. This programme aims to provide postdoctoral researchers with the opportunity to develop their career through experiencing first-hand, the diversity of activities carried out by a funding agency, through a placement within Research Ireland.
Research Ireland is keen to be part of a framework that can enable researchers to seek and secure diverse career opportunities in areas such as industry, research funding and administration, public administration and Government affairs. For those individuals interested in these types of careers, the Fellowship Programme will provide an opportunity to develop key skills which may assist them in securing these types of roles.
Research Ireland’s Fellowship programme will make awards to suitable candidates who wish to gain experience in various fields across Research Ireland. These awards are for a 2-year period and afford a great opportunity to the holder to gain experience working in a research funding organisation. In addition to the experience gained through the Programme, there is also a comprehensive training plan for all Fellows and opportunities to work with a mentor.
Research Ireland Fellowship Programme Call Document
Research Ireland Fellowship Programme Experience
The Research Ireland Fellowship Programme has proved very successful, and on conclusion, all fellows have secured excellent positions within international funding agencies, research offices, academia and industry.
In the video below, Katy Adcock shares her experience of working on the Communications team during her first year as a Research Ireland Fellow.
Hear from some current Research Ireland Fellows about their experience with the Programme.
Dr Amit Kumar
Researcher Development
Nadia Anam
Individual-led Research