Applications are currently accepting applications for its Royal Society Research Ireland University Research Fellowship 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About Royal Society - Research Ireland University Research Fellowship
This scheme is for outstanding scientists in the Republic of Ireland who are in the early stages of their research career and have the potential to become leaders in their field.The scheme provides the opportunity to build an independent research career. Those appointed are expected to be strong candidates for permanent posts in universities or research bodies at the end of their fellowships.
Benefits of Royal Society - Research Ireland University Research Fellowship
- Research expenses (up to €90,000 per annum) will also be provided.
Royal Society - Research Ireland University Research Fellowship Requirements
The applicant must:
- Have a PhD, applicants who have just submitted their PhD will not be considered.
- Be at an early stage of their research career with between three to eight years of actual research experience since their PhD (i.e. date on which the degree was approved by the board of graduate studies) by the closing date of the round. Career breaks will be taken into consideration (see below for more details).
- Not hold a permanent post in a UK or Republic of Ireland University or not-for-profit organisation.
- Not hold or previously have held a nationally competitive fellowship that provides an opportunity to establish an independent research group and therefore independent researcher status (see Scheme Notes for more details)
The Scheme is open to candidates of all nationalities. There is no longer a requirement for applicants to be a citizen of or have a relevant connection to the European Economic Area or Switzerland.
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
09 September, 2026
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