Wellcome Trust, Research Career Development Fellowships, 2019

This scheme provides support for postdoctoral researchers at academic organisations in the Republic of Ireland who aim to become independent scientists leading their own group. Awards are made in partnership with Science Foundation Ireland and the Health Research Board.

Salary and research expenses are covered for up to 5 years.

Your host organisation must be based in the Republic of Ireland.

Who can apply

You can apply for a Research Career Development Fellowship if you’re already driving your own research and you’re ready to lead an independent research programme.

You must have a PhD and significant postdoctoral research experience.

You should have made important contributions to your area of research, eg publications, patents, software development or an impact on policy.

If you're proposing to stay in your current department, you should describe in your application how this proposal will further your independent scientific career.

You must have sponsorship from a head of department or equivalent at an eligible host organisation in the Republic of Ireland.

If you've been away from research (eg for a career break, maternity leave, or long-term sick leave), we'll allow for this when we consider your application.

Your proposal

You should identify an important question that’s within our scientific remit.

For the full call text please visit the Wellcome Trust grant call webpage.