SPHeRE Programme
The SPHeRE Programme is now accepting project applications from Principal Investigators with unfunded projects for the academic year 2024-2025.
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Charlemont Grant scheme open to applications
The Charlemont Grant scheme is open to early career researchers who wish to undertake short international visits from Ireland for the conduct of primary research in any subject area.
ATU Donegal fully-funded, full-time PhD opportunity
ATU Donegal has a fully-funded, full-time PhD opportunity available to investigate “Student Mental Health and Wellbeing on the Island of Ireland”.
€24.6 million in Irish Research Council funding to support rising researchers and pioneering projects
The IRC’s Government of Ireland scheme supports top early-career researchers who are based in Ireland’s higher education and research institutions. The investment will fund 294 awards in total, namely 214 postgraduate scholarships and 80 postdoctoral fellowships.
Independent National Review on Supports for PhD Researchers in Ireland
The first report of an Independent National Review of State Supports for PhD Researchers has been published.
€1.2 million INSTAR+ archaeological research funding
Additional funding of €1.2 million has been awarded to the INSTAR+ archaeological research programme funded by the National Monuments Service, in partnership with the Heritage Council and administered by the Irish Research Council (IRC).
KT Boost €33.4M Knowledge Transfer Funding Programme
KT Boost, a new four-year, €33.4M knowledge transfer funding programme for Irish universities and technological universities (TUs) has been launched
4 x funded 4-year PhD studentships in Department of Electronic Engineering Centre for Ocean Energy Research at Maynooth University
The Centre for Ocean Energy Research (COER) at Maynooth University, Ireland has further opportunities for four well-qualified applicants interested in PhD level research on a prestigious new Science Foundation Ireland ocean energy project.
Investment in Ireland’s Emerging Research Talent
An investment of €28.5 million across 53 research projects has been announced to support Ireland’s emerging research talent.
USI Backs Increase to Postgraduate Research Stipends
The Union of Students in Ireland has backed a call for an urgent increase to postgraduate research stipends.
Fulbright Student Awards for Irish Citizens Webinar
Postgraduates are invited to attend the Fulbright Student Awards for Irish Citizens Webinar taking place on March 24 from 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm.
€9 Million Support for 14+ Research Positions
A joint investment of €9 million will fund seven awards to support more than 14+ research positions
SFI Frontiers for the Future Programme
SFI Frontiers for the Future Programme is now open for applications from researchers.
Women in Science Rising Talent Programme
The L’Oréal-UNESCO UK and Ireland For Women in Science Rising Talent Programme offers awards to promote, enhance and encourage the contribution of women pursuing their research careers in the UK or Ireland.
MSCA Ireland COFUND Webinar
The Irish Marie Skłodowska-Curie Office is hosting a webinar on the MSCA Ireland COFUND call 2021 on Monday, Nov 8, 2021 at 11:00 AM
George Moore Scholars Programme Webinar
Are interested in pursuing a Master’s degree in the USA, Canada or the UK?
Ireland Fellows Programme
Applications for the Ireland Fellows Programme for the academic year 2022-23 open today.
€23 Million Investment in Post-Doctoral Researchers
€23 million in funding for a programme for post-doctoral researchers to become research leaders has been announced by Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris TD. The investment, which is a joint initiative between Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) and the Irish Research Council (IRC), will see some 40 early career […]
New Foundations Scheme Funding Announced for 76 New Foundations projects
The Irish Research Council is providing funding for its 76 New Foundations projects that will bring researchers and community/voluntary organisations together to share knowledge and develop new insights to help create a better society for all. New Foundations Scheme Funding The 76 projects will reach out across communities to look at diverse issues, including those […]
New Foundations Programme Open for Applications
The Irish Research Council has opened a call for applications for its New Foundations research programme, which falls under the Government’s Shared Island initiative. The New Foundations programme will support up to ten awards, with a maximum value of €20,000 each and will be funded by the Shared Island unit of the Department of the […]
