Royal Society – Science Foundation Ireland University Research Fellowships (funded by Science Foundation Ireland) are available for outstanding scientists in the Republic of Ireland who are in the early stages of their research career and have the potential to become leaders in their field.
Initially, funding is provided for five years with the opportunity to apply for an extension of three additional years. The deadline for submission is 3rd September 2015.
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( votes)This scheme is for outstanding scientists in the Republic of Ireland who are in the early stages of their research career and have the potential to become leaders in their field. The scheme provides the opportunity to build an independent research career. Those appointed are expected to be strong candidates for permanent posts in universities or research bodies at the end of their fellowships. The scheme covers all areas of the life and physical sciences, including engineering but excluding clinical medicine and direct biomedical research.
Brief Description
- Study Subject(s): The scheme covers all areas of the life and physical sciences, including engineering but excluding clinical medicine and direct biomedical research.
- Course Level: Fellowships are available for pursuing research programme.
- Scholarship Provider: Royal Society – Science Foundation Ireland University Research Fellowships (funded by Science Foundation Ireland)
- Scholarship can be taken at: Republic of Ireland
Eligibility:
The applicant must:
-have a PhD (note applicants who have just submitted their PhD will not be considered)
-be in the early stages of their research career and must have between 3 to 8 years of research experience since their PhD by the closing date of the round
-not hold a permanent post in a university or not-for-profit organization in the European Economic Area (EEA)
-be a citizen of the EEA or a Swiss citizen (or have a relevant connection to the EEA or Switzerland)
-The European Economic Area (EEA) consists of the European Union plus Iceland, Norway and Liechtenstein.
Scholarship Open for International Students: EEA (Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Republic of Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and UK) or a Swiss citizen can apply for this scholarship.
Number of award(s): Not Known
Duration of award(s): Initially funding is provided for five years with the opportunity to apply for an extension of three additional years. The University Research Fellowship provides researchers with maximum flexibility and can be held part-time, and allows sabbaticals, secondments or international experience.
What does it cover? The scheme provides a salary contribution based on the SFI Research Fellow scale (Level 3), and institutional overheads, at 30% of the value of the award (less equipment). Research expenses (up to €15,000 for the first year and up to €13,000 annually thereafter) will also be provided. The basic salary requested will be at a level commensurate with the applicant’s skills, responsibilities, expertise and experience, according to Point 1 of the SFI Grants Team Member budgeting Research Fellow scale (Level 3). For further details: Grant application budget policy. Successful Royal Society – SFI University Research Fellows who are about to start their first year are eligible to apply for up to €176,000 research grants funded by SFI.
Selection Criteria: Not Known
Notification: Applications are initially reviewed and then shortlisted by members of University Research Fellowship Selection Panels. Applicants are notified if they have reached the shortlisting stage in December. The shortlisted proposals are reviewed by three independent referees suggested by the panel members and successful applicants are shortlisted for interview. Applicants are informed of the result of this stage in March and interviews take place in early to mid-April. The final decision is made at a meeting of the panel Chairs in April, and applicants are notified of the result in May.
How to Apply: The mode of application is online.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The deadline for submission is 3rd September 2015.
