Government of Ireland Postdoctoral Fellowship
Supports National postdoctoral fellowship at Irish HEIs all disciplines bottom-up non-directed research.
The Government of Ireland Postdoctoral Fellowship supports postdoctoral researchers at eligible Irish higher education institutions across all disciplines. The scheme is bottom-up and non-directed — researchers propose their own research projects. Interdisciplinary work is welcomed. Fellowship value includes salary (Year 1: €47,273; Year 2: €47,880), research expenses of €5,000 per year, and employer PRSI. Duration is 12 or 24 months. The 2026 cycle is closed; outcomes expected end of April 2026 with start date 1 September 2026.
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