Research Ireland Enterprise Fellowships 2025
The Research Ireland Enterprise Fellowship Programme 2025 offers an excellent opportunity for researchers to work alongside enterprise partners and gain real-world experience in applied research. The programme consists of two distinct streams:
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Placement Stream – Fellows are placed directly in an industry or enterprise setting.
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Partnership Stream – Fellows conduct research within a university while collaborating with an enterprise partner.
This programme brings together two former initiatives:
Host Country: Ireland
Host Institutions: Leading Universities in Ireland
Degree Level: Postdoctoral & Late-Stage PhD Fellowships
Funding Type: Fully Funded
Application Deadline: July 15, 2025
Eligible Applicants: International Students (All Nationalities)
Fields of Study: All Subjects
Benefits
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Fully Funded: Competitive salary or stipend, including employer and employee contributions.
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Research Support: Funding for research materials, travel, equipment, and conferences.
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Flexible Duration: Fellowships can last from 1 to 24 months, with full-time or part-time options.
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Industry Collaboration: Work with SMEs, MNCs, nonprofits, and public sector organizations.
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Career Development: Gain valuable skills, build networks, and boost your academic and professional future.
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International Opportunities: Placement Stream allows for international industry placements.
Eligibility
Open to applicants from all nationalities.
Placement Stream
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Eligible Applicants: Faculty members, postdoctoral researchers, and late-stage PhD students
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Location: Industry or enterprise setting
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Duration: 1 to 24 months (full-time or part-time)
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Purpose: Practical industry experience
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Formerly Known As: Industry RD&I Fellowship
Partnership Stream
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Eligible Applicants: Postdoctoral researchers and late-stage PhD students
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Location: Higher Education Institutions (HEIs)
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Duration: 12 or 24 months
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Purpose: Academic research with enterprise collaboration
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Formerly Known As: Enterprise Partnership Scheme (Postdoctoral)
Enterprise Partner Eligibility
Applicants must collaborate with one of the following:
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Multinational corporations (MNCs)
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Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
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Registered charities or nonprofit organizations
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Cultural, social, or civic bodies
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Public sector agencies (Partnership Stream only)
Important Dates
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Call Opens: April 29, 2025
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Application Deadline: July 15, 2025
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Results Announcement: November 2025
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted via the official Research Ireland online grants management system. Detailed guides for each stream are available to assist you in preparing a complete application.
For complete details and application guidelines, visit the official website
