Last date
14/12/2025
Reward
4,544,700
Qualification
Other
Post
Higher studies
General information
Scholarship name
DCU - RISING TALENT FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME
Dublin City University (DCU) seeks to recruit high-performing, globally competitive post-doctoral researchers seeking to become research leaders of the future. Designed to support early-career academics, these new positions are a vital component of DCU’s investment in research excellence. DCU has established the Rising Talent Fellowship Programme to recruit high-performing, globally competitive post-doctoral researchers seeking to develop their academic career. These prestigious appointments, at Assistant Professor grade, are an important component of DCU’s investment in research excellence and are designed to recruit and support our future research leaders. While successful candidates will have the opportunity to build their academic career by developing their teaching skills, the primary focus of the Rising Talent Programme is on excellence in research and on advancing the University’s research profile. ITEM DESCRIPTION Name DUBLIN CITY UNIVERSITY - RISING TALENT FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME Provided by DUBLIN CITY UNIVERSITY Purpose Aims to recruit high-performing, globally competitive post-doctoral researchers seeking to develop their academic careers.
- Region
- International Region : Ireland
- Scholarship type
- Private
- Fields
- Other
- For
- Higher studies
Key dates
Last date to apply: 14/12/2025 The last date to apply for this Fellowship is December 14, 2025.
Eligibility
- Two to eight years Post-doctoral experience.
- Excellent research track record.
- Publications in high-quality, peer reviewed journals of international standing.
- Experience of communicating research at a high profile, both nationally and internationally.
- Evidence of the potential to develop as a future research leader.
Award & availability
Stated amount: 4,544,700 Benefits The positions provide:
- A three-year contract of employment with a salary ranging from €46,807 to €49,600 p.a.
- Following the successful completion of the three year term, Fellows may have the opportunity to join the full-time academic staff of the University.
- Mentorship and career development support.
- The opportunity to acquire teaching experience on DCU’s undergraduate or postgraduate programmes. Teaching activity will not normally be more than 50 hours per academic year.
- Access to an extensive set of professional development opportunities that address the core areas of academic endeavor: Research and Scholarship, Teaching and Learning, and Service and Contribution to University and Society.
- Valuable experience at Ireland’s most innovative university, located in one of Europe’s most dynamic cities – Dublin. Number of Fellowship is the subject to availability, for more please visit official website.
Application
No information available. Completed application form together with a Curriculum Vitae (CV), which should demonstrate achievements in the following areas:
- Refereed publications (with information on citations and impact factors).
- Research funding secured.
- Knowledge transfer and outreach activities.
- Supervision of research students, if applicable.
- A proposal (no longer than 1000 words) outlining a research plan to be undertaken over the course of the Fellowship, using the prescribed sub-headings. The first call for applications is now open. Please submit your Proposal, CV, and a completed DCU Application Form to hr.applications@dcu.ie.
Selection process
- Two to eight years Post-doctoral experience.
- Excellent research track record.
- Publications in high-quality, peer reviewed journals of international standing.
- Experience of communicating research at a high profile, both nationally and internationally.
- Evidence of the potential to develop as a future research leader. Other Info These prestigious appointments, at Assistant Professor grade, are an important component in DCU’s investment in research excellence and are designed to recruit and support our future research leaders. While successful candidates will have the opportunity to build their academic career by developing their teaching skills, the primary focus of the Rising Talent Programme is on excellence in research and on advancing the university’s research profile.
Contact
Human Resources Department, Dublin City University, Glasnevin Campus, Dublin 9 Telephone: + 353 1 700 5149 Email: hr.applications@dcu.ie For more information: Click here Apply Now https://www.dcu.ie
