If you are an exceptional mid-career or established researcher looking to relocate your research to Ireland, the Global Talent Ireland 2025 programme by Research Ireland could be your gateway to a prestigious, well-funded, and long-term research career.
This is not just a grant — it’s a complete relocation and career transformation package, designed to bring the world’s best talent to Ireland’s top research institutions.
Why Apply?
The programme supports two (02) applicant streams:
- Rising Stars — 5–15 years post-PhD, demonstrating independence, leadership, and exceptional potential.
- Research Leaders — 16+ years post-PhD, already leading research internationally with strategic influence.
Both streams come with 6 years of funding, relocation support, and the resources to build your dream research team.
Global Talent Ireland Scholarship Offering Following Package
The Global Talent Ireland 2025 programme offers a generous funding package designed to help you establish and grow your research in Ireland. For Rising Stars, the award includes €1.5 million in research funding to support team building, consumables, equipment, and travel, plus €0.75 million in startup funding to assist with relocation, large-scale equipment purchases, and institutional setup, bringing the total maximum budget to €2.25 million over six years.
For Research Leaders, the package includes €2.5 million in research funding and €0.75 million in startup funding, for a maximum budget of €3.25 million, also over a six-year duration. This blend of research and startup support ensures you have both the operational and strategic resources to make a high-impact start in Ireland.
Eligibility Criteria
For Rising Stars
- PhD awarded between 2010–2020
- Proven track record & independent research funding
- Supervisory experience at MSc/PhD level
- Evidence of international standing.
For Research Leaders
- PhD awarded in 2009 or earlier
- Full professorial or equivalent senior position
- Significant research impact, leadership, and global recognition
- Strong track record in securing competitive funding.
Apply: https://www.researchireland.ie/funding/global-talent-ireland/
Application Dates
The application process for Global Talent Ireland 2025 is a two-step journey, so timing is everything. It kicks off with the Expression of Interest (EoI) stage, where your host research body must submit your details by 28 August 2025 at 13:00 (Dublin local time) — miss this, and you’re out of the race.
If your EoI is approved, you’ll be invited to the Full Proposal stage, which is due in October 2025 (final date to be confirmed). Only those with a successful EoI can proceed, so securing your host institution’s commitment early is crucial. The review process involves both an international expert peer review and an interview with a multidisciplinary panel, meaning you’ll need to be prepared to impress on paper and in person.