The Government of Ireland Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme invites applications from suitably qualified researchers for one- or two-year fellowships at eligible higher education institutions in Ireland.
Funded by the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, and managed by Research Ireland, this prestigious programme supports outstanding individuals across all disciplines.
Eligibility
All applicants must have authored or co-authored at least one published peer-reviewed research publication or demonstrable equivalent intellectual property output.
Salary
Selected Candidates will get:
- a salary of €47,273 in the first year of the award and €47,880 in the second year of the award
- employer’s PRSI contribution
- eligible direct research expenses of €5,000 per annum
Important Dates
| Stage | Date & Time (Irish local time) |
|---|---|
| Call open | 11th September 2025, 12:00 |
| FAQ deadline | 16th October 2025, 16:00 |
| Applicant deadline | 23rd October 2025, 16:00 |
| Mentor deadline | 6th November 2025, 16:00 |
| Research office endorsement deadline | 13th November 2025, 16:00 |
| Call outcome | End of April 2026 |
| Award start date | 1st September 2026 |
Official Website: https://www.researchireland.ie/funding/government-ireland-postdoctoral/