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Applications are currently being accepted for the Research Ireland Public Service Fellowship 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
The Research Ireland Public Service Fellowship Programme enables Ireland-based researchers to undertake a temporary secondment (6–24 months) in Government Departments and Agencies to support evidence-based policymaking and public sector innovation.
Maximum funding available:
Up to €130,000 in direct costs per fellowship
Applicants must:
Be employed by an eligible Irish Research Body
Hold a PhD or equivalent qualification
Be either:
Permanent or temporary academic staff, or
Current contract postdoctoral researchers
Additional Conditions
Applicants:
Must not be under review for another Research Ireland programme unless prior approval is granted
Must comply with specific conditions if currently holding or previously holding long-term fellowship awards
May reapply if previously awarded a Public Service Fellowship, but not to the same Host Organisation
