Ireland is opening its doors — not just for world-class education, but for real-world, enterprise-powered research! Whether you’re a PhD candidate, postdoc, or a faculty member itching to bridge the gap between academia and industry, Research Ireland has just announced the Enterprise Fellowship Programme 2025 — and the call for applications is officially OPEN!
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What’s This Fellowship All About?
Previously run as SFI Industry RD&I Fellowship and IRC Enterprise Partnership Scheme (Postdoctoral), these two prestigious initiatives have now merged under the banner of Research Ireland. And here’s the twist — you can now apply under TWO dynamic streams based on your career stage and research ambitions.
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Winners of Research Ireland Enterprise Fellowships Will Get Following
- Competitive stipends for living costs
- Research funding aligned with the duration of the fellowship
- Enterprise integration with real-world mentorship and collaboration
- Opportunities for career advancement in both academia and industry
- International recognition and network expansion.
Choose Your Path: Two (2) Streams, Endless Possibilities
| Stream | Placement Stream | Partnership Stream |
| Who can apply? | Faculty members, Postdoctoral researchers, Late-stage PhD students Student education loans | Postdoctoral researchers, Late-stage PhD students |
| Where will you be based? | In Industry/Enterprise (anywhere in the world!) | At a Higher Education Institution (HEI) in Ireland, with enterprise collaboration |
| Duration Options | 1 to 24 months (Full-time or Part-time) | 12 or 24 months (Full-time only) |
| Goal | Embed in industry to drive innovation from within | Conduct academic research with active enterprise partnership |
| Formerly known as | SFI Industry RD&I Fellowship | IRC Enterprise Partnership Scheme |
Who Can Apply?
Student education loans
- Late-stage PhD candidates (nearing thesis completion)
- Postdoctoral researchers (across all disciplines)
- Academic faculty members (Placement Stream only)
- Researchers from any country are welcome!
Bonus: Whether your work is in physics, social sciences, AI, or marine biology — all disciplines are eligible.
Apply: https://www.researchireland.ie/funding/enterprise-fellowships/
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Application Dates to Remember
The application process for the Research Ireland Enterprise Fellowships 2025 is currently open. Interested candidates must submit their complete applications no later than July 15, 2025 and the final selection results and fellowship outcomes will be announced in November 2025.
DATE . May/4/2025