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The Irish Centre for Human Rights at University of Galway, is seeking expressions of interest from enthusiastic and talented postdoctoral researchers who wish to apply for a Marie Sklodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowships   In order to secure funding, the experienced researcher must develop a proposal with the host institution for the September 11^th 2024 deadline. We welcome expressions of interest from eligible researchers. Our research office is ready to support researchers through the application process.

If you are interested in applying for a MSCA-IF with the Irish Centre for Human Rights, please contact a staff member, or email our Human Rights office: humanrights@universityofgalway.ie  or our Director: siobhan.mullally@universityofgalway.ie

Information on areas of research interest, staff profiles and email contacts are at the link:  https://www.universityofgalway.ie/irish-centre-human-rights/staff/

MSCA POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS

Funded by the European Commission under the Horizon Europe programme, MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships are designed to enhance the creative and innovative potential of researchers through advanced training, international, interdisciplinary, and inter-sectoral mobility. Candidates must apply together with a mentor based in an eligible host institution.

The Irish Centre for Human Rights

The Irish Centre for Human Rights has developed a global reputation for excellence in the field of human rights teaching, research and policy impact. The Centre has an excellent track record of securing major research grants from prestigious national and international funding agencies, including the European Research Council, the EU Fundamental Rights Agency, Horizon Europe, the Irish Research Council, UN agencies and others.

The Centre has a thriving research community, bringing together doctoral and post-doctoral researchers from across the globe. We host regular research workshops, seminars and conferences. The Centre has a global network of alumni and research collaborations with partners at international organisations, civil society and UN bodies.

TYPES OF FELLOWSHIPS

European Fellowships:

Open to researchers of any nationality moving to Ireland from abroad.

Global Fellowships:

Open to nationals or long-term residents of the EU Member States or Horizon Europe Associated Countries who wish to engage in research outside Europe before completing a final year at the Irish Centre for Human Rights. (Note: The UK is now considered an Associated Country.)

WHO CAN APPLY? MARIE-CURIE POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP ELIGIBILITY

Experienced Researchers:  Researchers must have a PhD at the call deadline and have max. 8 years’ research experience post-PhD.  Years of experience outside research and career breaks (e.g. parental leave) can extend the timeline.

Mobility Rule: Applicants cannot apply for a fellowship in a country where they have lived or carried out their main activity for >12 months (>365 days) in the 3 years before the call deadline (14/09/2024).

Value of a MARIE-CURIE POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP?

Fellowships are to the value of €5,080 per month gross (depending on the host country), plus €600 mobility allowance and (if applicable) a €660 family allowance, as well as management and indirect costs (overheads).

Indicative timeline

23 April 2024: Launch of the call for proposals

11 September 2024: Deadline for submitting proposals

February 2025: Notification of call results to applicants (TBC)

April 2025: Grant agreement signature for successful projects (TBC)

April 2025: First EU-funded projects start (TBC)

Indicative budget

EUR 417.18 million

How to apply

See: How to apply | Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (europa.eu)