Research Ireland Strategic Partnership Programme

The Strategic Partnership Programme is a flexible mechanism for academic researchers to build strategic collaborations with key stakeholders such as industry, other funding agencies, charities, philanthropic organisations, higher education institutes (HEIs), or a combination of any of these. Programme type: Industry-facing, Partnerships Eligibility: Full details on programme eligibility are available in the Strategic Partnership Programme (insert) In summary the Lead Applicant, Co-Applicant(s) and Funded Investigator(s) must: Be a member of the academic staff (permanent or with a contract that covers the period of the grant), or A contract researcher with a contract that covers the period of the grant, who is recognised by the Research Body as an independent investigator and will have an independent office and research space at the host Research Body for which the researcher will be fully responsible for at least the duration of the grant, or   An individual who will be recognised by the Research Body upon receipt of the grant as a member of the academic staff or as a contract researcher as defined above. The applicant does not necessarily need to be employed by the Research Body at the time of proposal submission.  ​ Have held a PhD or equivalent qualification for at least three years by full proposal submission. Have been a senior author on at least three international peer-reviewed articles. Have the experience, capability and authority to mentor and supervise postgraduate students and team members. Be hosted by an Eligible Research Body. Research Ireland strongly encourages woman candidates to apply to this programme.