Government of Ireland Postdoctoral Fellowship Program 2026/2027

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Applications for the Government of Ireland Postdoctoral Fellowship program are now open for the 2026/2027 academic year. This prestigious scheme aims to attract exceptional researchers from around the world interested in pursuing a postdoctoral research project in an Irish higher education institution for a duration of one or two years. Successful candidates will receive a fully funded fellowship with an annual salary of €47,273. The application deadline is November 6, 2025.

Ireland Postdoctoral Fellowship Benefits

The Government of Ireland Postdoctoral Fellowship offers comprehensive funding, including:

• A salary of €47,273 in the first year and €47,880 in the second year
• Employer’s contribution to PRSI (social insurance)
• Annual eligible research expenses of €5,000

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Have been awarded a doctoral degree within the five years preceding May 31, 2026
• Be the author or co-author of at least one peer-reviewed publication or an equivalent demonstrable intellectual property output
• Have an academic mentor willing to supervise the proposed research project
• There is no age limit for applicants

Ireland Postdoctoral Fellowship Application Procedure

Applications for the Government of Ireland Postdoctoral Fellowship must be submitted exclusively online via the official portal:
https://irishresearch.smartsimple.ie/.
There is no application fee.

Key Dates

• Call opens: September 11, 2025 – 12:00 (Irish local time)
• Application deadline: October 23, 2025 – 16:00 (Irish local time)
• Mentor deadline: November 6, 2025 – 16:00 (Irish local time)
• Research office endorsement deadline: November 13, 2025 – 16:00 (Irish local time)
• Results announcement: End of April 2026
• Fellowship start date: September 1, 2026

Contact and Further Information

For inquiries, contact postdoc@researchireland.ie.