Royal Society SFI University Research Fellowship (URF) Info session

The Research Development Office is organising an information session on the Royal Society SFI University Research Fellowship (URF) followed by a Sprint Clinic.

The Information Session (approximately 30 minutes duration) will outline the details of the funding and the application process, while the Sprint Clinic (1.5 hours duration) will focus on guiding applicants through the requirements of writing the application. At the end of the Sprint Clinic Applicants will have a rough draft of several sections of the application.

The University Research Fellowship (URF) scheme is for outstanding scientists in the Republic of Ireland who are in the early stages of their research career and have the potential to become leaders in their field. The scheme provides the opportunity to build an independent research career.

Fellowships are awarded in all fields of the natural sciences which includes but is not limited to biological research, chemistry, engineering, mathematics and physics. Research within the biomedical sciences is now eligible for the University Research Fellowships.

The applicant must:

• Have a PhD, applicants who have just submitted their PhD will not be considered.
• Be at an early stage of their research career with between three to eight years of actual research experience since their PhD (i.e. date on which the degree was approved by the board of graduate studies) by the closing date of the round. Career breaks will be taken into consideration.
• Not hold a permanent post in a university or not-for-profit organisation.
• Not hold or previously have held a nationally competitive fellowship that provides an opportunity to establish an independent research group and therefore independent researcher status (Marie Curie and IRC Laureate Awardees are eligible to apply)

Funding is provided for eight years. The scheme provides a salary contribution (100%) institutional overheads, at 30% of the value of the award (less equipment). Research expenses of up to €90,000 per annum will also be provided.

For any queries about the event please contact research.office@tcd.ie

After registration, you will receive a calendar invite with a link to join the session online.

Please indicate at least 2 weeks before the event date if you have any access requirements, such as ISL/English interpreting, so that we can facilitate you in attending this event.