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The Odyssey Programme UCC
Applications are now open for UCC's Odyssey Programme 2026- a programme to enable Research Staff and final year PhD students to pursue rewarding careers beyond academia. The programme is called The Odyssey Programme as it is a career journey. The programme launched as a pilot in July 2018. Since then over 300 of UCC's Researchers and PhD students have participated in the 2 day programme in transformative training.
The programme is designed to enable researchers in UCC to adapt, integrate and expand on their existing expertise to prepare for the many diverse career choices ahead of them. It also highlights the significant differences and/or advantages to the many workplace cultures that exist beyond academia. In a time of increasing career complexity, researchers must pursue professional opportunities not only in academia but also in industry, government, non-profits, and entrepreneurship. **
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
Odyssey Programme 2026
The UCC Odyssey Programme 2026 is now open for registration.
New dates added! Due to popular demand we have added additional dates. Please see below:
Please read the below schedule and information carefully before you register.
| Individual meetings with participants prior to the programme: | 30 minute sessions (online via Teams). Times to be advised after closing date.
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| Programme Dates: | Due to the high volume of applications, we may need to move you to the next available session if your preferred session becomes fully booked. We will contact you shortly to confirm your date. Please note we cannot accommodate individual requests for dates. Group 1: Wednesday 18th February & Thursday 19th February 2026 -FULLY BOOKED Group 2: Wednesday 8th April & Thursday 9th April 2026- FULLY BOOKED FOR FINAL YEAR PHD'S. LIMITED AVAILBILITY FOR RESEARCH STAFF Group 3: Wednesday 19th August & Thursday 20th August 2026-SPACES AVAILABLE Group 4: Wednesday 23rd September & Thursday 24th September 2026-SPACES AVAILABLE |
| Times: | Day 1: 9am-5pm. Day 2: 9:15am -5pm |
| Delivery: | Remote via Zoom |
| Closing Date for Registration: | Monday 2nd February 2026 |
The Odyssey Programme is available to Research Staff and final year PhD students.
Please note that if you are a research staff member the fee for application is €200. You will be asked to supply a valid research cost code in order to complete the application.
Before submitting your application;
- Please review the attendance requirements and ensure your availability for pre programme meetings and programme dates.
- Ensure that all information provided is correct.Research staff should ensure that the research cost code is correct and valid.
Research Staff Registration
Final Year PhD Student Registration
Programme Details
Below you will find information on the Odyssey Programme, modules and content, and, learning outcomes of the programme.
Contact
For further information on the UCC Odyssey Programme please contact Carol O'Dwyer HR Research Advisor UCC email: Carol.odwyer@ucc.ie
Department of People and Culture - Research
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