SFI-IRC Pathway postdoc Programme: The SFI-IRC Pathway Programme 2024 invites talented postdoctoral researchers across Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM), and Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (AHSS) to transition into independent research leaders. The program offers a maximum funding request of €495,000 over four years, covering the applicant’s salary, and a stipend and fees for a Ph.D. student. The initiative encourages interdisciplinary proposals. Research bodies can nominate a maximum of 16 STEM-led and 8 AHSS-led applications, with a commitment to address gender imbalances.
- 🌐 Program Overview
- The SFI-IRC Pathway Programme supports postdoctoral researchers to transition to independent research leaders.
- Welcomes interdisciplinary proposals in STEM and AHSS with a maximum funding of €495,000 over four years.
- 🎓 Applicant Criteria
- Applicants must hold a Ph.D. for at least two years at the proposal submission.
- Should not be considered an independent investigator.
- Must not have held an academic contract exceeding 36 months or a significant peer-reviewed research grant.
- 🤝 Mentorship Requirement
- Applicants must identify a mentor providing advice, co-supervision, and access to relevant infrastructure.
- 🏛️ Institutional Approval
- Researchers must be approved by the host institution’s research office before submitting a proposal.
- Research bodies should consider evaluation criteria and the institution’s strategic vision in selecting candidates.
- 📅 Application Submission
- All proposals must be submitted via SESAME, SFI’s online grants and awards management system.
- First-time SESAME users should contact their local Research Office for setup.
- 📆 Deadlines for 2024
- Research Body’s approved candidates notification: 20th February 2024, 13:00h (local time Dublin, Ireland).
- Full-proposal deadline: 10th April 2024, 13:00h (local time Dublin, Ireland).
- 📚 Program Objectives
- Enable post-doctoral researchers to become independent investigators.
- Support Irish Higher Education Institutes in retaining and attracting excellent researchers.
- Fund impactful research across all disciplines.
- Contribute to knowledge creation, training, and skill development.
- Assist early career researchers in securing non-Exchequer funding and expanding networks.
- Increase gender diversity in the higher education sector.
- 📹 Information Webinar
- A recorded webinar on the SFI-IRC Pathway Programme 2024 call and its application process is available on the SESAME information web page.
Designation: SFI-IRC Pathway Programme Researcher
Research Area: Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM), Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (AHSS)
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Hold a PhD or equivalent qualification for at least two years at the proposal submission.
- Not considered an independent investigator.
- Not hold, or have held, an academic contract ≥36 months or a significant peer-reviewed, independent research grant related to the program.
- Must have identified a mentor, providing advice, co-supervision for the Ph.D. student, and access to relevant infrastructure.
Job Description:
- Develop internationally recognized research aligned with the program’s objectives.
- Collaborate on interdisciplinary projects and mentor Ph.D. students.
- Adhere to eligibility criteria and seek institutional approval.
- Submit proposals via SESAME, SFI’s online grants and awards management system.
STEM-Led | AHSS-Led | |
|---|---|---|
| Amount | €495,000 (direct costs) | €495,000 (direct costs) |
| Duration | 48 Months | 48 Months |
| Applications/RB | 16 | 8 |
Key Dates:
- Research Body’s approved candidates notification: February 20, 2024.
- Full-proposal deadline: April 10, 2024.
The 2024 SFI-IRC Pathway Programme will have two deadlines.
- Notification of Research Body’s approved candidates: 13:00h (local time Dublin, Ireland) on the 20 February 2024.
- Full-proposal deadline: 13:00h (Local time Dublin, Ireland) on the 10 April 2024.
How to Apply:
- Seek pre-approval from an eligible research body.
- After approval, nominated candidates will be invited to submit a full proposal.
- Submit proposals via SESAME: SESAME Information
- For SESAME access, contact the local Research Office. For SESAME queries, email sesame@sfi.ie.
Disclaimer: This job post is sourced from a reliable document. Verify details and obtain further information from the official website of the Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) or contact sesame@sfi.ie for SESAME-related queries.
