Lead world-class research from University College Cork

University College Cork is ranked in the top 1.1% of universities in the world. It is Ireland’s leading institution for the delivery of research impact and the top Irish institution for highly cited researchers. We are the leading global university for sustainability and the Irish university with the highest level of industry collaboration.University College Cork is ranked in the top 1.1% of universities in the world. It is Ireland’s leading institution for the delivery of research impact and the top Irish institution for highly cited researchers. We are the leading global university for sustainability and the Irish university with the highest level of industry collaboration.

Through open academic positions, our UCC Futures Framework, or applications to national, EU and international funding bodies, UCC welcomes researchers who think radically, are inclusive and connect diversity of thought for maximum, sustainable, economic, societal and cultural resilience and prosperity.

Research Ireland's Global Talent Ireland Programme

University College Cork is inviting researchers to apply for the Global Talent Ireland 2025 Programme funded by Research Ireland. Global Talent Ireland aims to attract exceptional mid-career and established researchers from across the globe to Ireland. Researchers funded through this programme are required to transfer their research activities from their current location to an Eligible Research Body in Ireland. Given its commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, Research Ireland welcomes applications from women and those from historically underserved communities.  

The programme budget includes the resources to build a research team (e.g., staff, consumables and travel) to carry out high-impact, world-class research, and additional start-up costs to support the researcher’s move to Ireland. The programme comprises two streams: Rising Stars and Research Leaders.

Further information is available from the Research Ireland website

** 2025 UCC applications are now closed **

European Research Council Awards

If you are interested in applying to ERC with UCC as a host institution, please contact Niamh Mundow (niamh.mundow@ucc.ie) for a conversation about the tailor-made supports we can offer at proposal stage and what UCC can offer as a host institution if you are successful in securing an ERC award.

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