Research Ireland’s Enterprise Partnership Scheme (Postdoctoral) 2025

📖 About Research Ireland’s Enterprise Partnership Scheme

Research Ireland’s Enterprise Partnership Scheme (Postdoctoral) is a national initiative that connects excellent researchers across all disciplines with enterprise partners. These partners can range from multinational corporations to SMEs, non-governmental organizations, and, where justified, public sector agencies.

This co-funded program allows researchers to:

• Pursue research in partnership with enterprise while being based at an eligible research body.
• Develop advanced knowledge and skills aligned with industry and employer needs.
• Train for diverse employment opportunities in industry, public, and non-government sectors.

For enterprise partners, the scheme offers a flexible route to access research talent and innovation in areas closely aligned with their strategic interests.

📅 Opportunity Details

• Date Published: May 15, 2025
• Application Deadline: July 15, 2025
• Category: Fellowship, Postdoctoral
• Sponsor Organisation: Research Ireland

🎁 Benefits of the Scheme

The award supports suitably qualified postdoctoral candidates intending to pursue full-time research in any discipline for 2 years. It includes:

• A salary in line with any point on the Postdoc Salary Scale.
• Employer’s PRSI and Pension contribution.
• Eligible direct research expenses of €5,000 per annum.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

The award is open to qualified postdoctoral candidates intending to pursue full-time research in any discipline for 2 years.

📝 Application Process

All proposals for the Partnership Stream (Enterprise Partnership Scheme Postdoctoral) must be submitted via the SmartSimple online grants and awards management system.

Important Notes:

• Research Ireland anticipates a high volume of applications and has limited helpdesk resources.
• Researchers are advised to familiarize themselves with the system well in advance of the deadlines.
• Queries related to SmartSimple should first be directed to your Research Body’s Research Office. If unresolved, email systems@researchireland.ie.
• Response time for queries may take up to 5 working days.

📂 Downloads

The following documents are available for applicants:

• Call Document
• Indicative Application Form
• Indicative Academic Mentor Form
• Indicative Enterprise Mentor Form

For Partnership Stream-related queries, contact schemes@researchireland.ie.

📌 Application Deadline

July 15, 2025

🌐 Application Portal

Apply for Research Ireland’s Enterprise Partnership Scheme via the SmartSimple Portal.

This opportunity is an excellent chance for postdoctoral researchers to collaborate with enterprise partners and gain valuable industry-aligned skills while contributing to innovation and research development.

• A salary in line with any point on the Postdoc Salary Scale.
• Employer’s PRSI and Pension contribution.
• Eligible direct research expenses of €5,000 per annum.