The Government of Ireland Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme is an established national initiative, funded by the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, and managed by the Irish Research Council.

Terms and conditions

The call for applications is open to suitably qualified applicants from all over the world to pursue a postdoctoral fellowship at an eligible higher education institution in Ireland for either one or two years;
There is no age limit for applicants to be eligible;
All applicants must have been awarded their doctoral degree within the five-year period before 31 May 2024 (exception for a career break);
All scientific fields are concerned.

Pioneering proposals addressing new and emerging fields of research or those introducing creative, innovative approaches are welcomed.

Proposals of an interdisciplinary nature are also encouraged.

Mission and funding

Each fellow will receive a salary of €42,783 in the first year of the award and €43,371 in the second year of the award;
Employer’s PRSI contribution;
Eligible direct research expenses of €5,000 per annum.

The final deadline for application is October 12, 2023.