Global Talent Ireland: Research Leader Award

Global Talent Ireland: Research Leader Award
Location:
Cork, Ireland
Funding:
Up to €3.25 million (direct costs) over 6 years
Lead World-Class Research in Ireland
Tyndall National Institute
is inviting
research leaders (16+ years post-PhD)
to apply for the
Global Talent Ireland 2025 Research Leader
Programme
funded by Research Ireland.
Thisprestigious national programme offers significant funding and support to help you relocate your research programmeand develop your career at
Ireland's premier semiconductor research institute.
This is a unique opportunity to shape national and global research agendas, build influential partnerships, and deliver real-world impact in an internationally collaborative environment.
This opportunity is part of Ireland's bold new
Silicon IslandStrategy
, a national initiative to position Ireland as a global leader in deep-tech innovation, advanced manufacturing, and semiconductor research.
Tyndall National Institute
, University College Cork, Ireland is one of Europe's leading research organisations in semiconductors, photonics and deep-tech research, innovation and researcher development.
Tyndall is a key actor and hosting partner in the delivery of the 'Chips for Europe Initiative' (EU Chips Act), participating in EU Pilot Lines FAMES, NANOIC and PIXEurope.
With a complement of 600 people, and €300million infrastructure, Tyndall has developed world-leading facilities and expertise in
semiconductor materials, devices, circuits and systems
.
Targeted applications include Information and Communications, Health & Life Sciences, Agritech & Food Security, Energy and Climate Mitigation, emerging fields such as quantum, and novel computing paradigms.
We are now looking for global talent in
Materials and Sensors, IC Design, Microelectronics, Photonics, Power Electronics and Magnetics, Heterogeneous Integration/Packaging, Quantum Technology and Semiconductor System Applications.
Please note this programme is only open to Research Leaders who are currently employed outside of Ireland.
Why Apply?
Up to €3.25M
in funding over 6 years
€2.5M for research (personnel, consumables, travel)
€0.75M in start-up relocation support
Lead strategic, transformative research aligned with national priorities
Influence innovation, policy, and economic growth in Ireland
Integrate into Tyndall's world-class ecosystem of academia, enterprise, and research
What We're Looking For
16+ years of post-PhD experience
with international recognition in your field
A compelling track record in delivering scientific excellence, securing funding, and leading high-performing research teams
A strong, independent research vision in areas aligned with Tyndall's key domains:
Semiconductor, Photonics, Magnetics, Integrated Circuits, Materials, Quantum, Heterogeneous Integration, Packaging, Power Electronics, IC Design.
Interest in contributing to talent development, EDI, and open research practices
Support from Tyndall
Tyndall offers a
highly supportive environment
, including:
Strategic proposal guidance and application support
Infrastructure and co-investment, where aligned
Long-term integration into national research and innovation policy frameworks
Opportunities to collaborate across Tyndall, UCC, and industry consortia
How to Apply
Submit an
Expression of Interest
to Tyndall by
11
th
August 2025
Applicants must first submit their application through Tyndall.
Tyndall will then evaluate the submissions and select candidates it wishes to support for a direct application to Research Ireland.
Expression of Interest deadline to Research Ireland:
28
th
August 2025, 13:00 Irish local time
Full Proposal deadline:
October 2025
(full details upon invitation)
Useful Links
Tyndall Annual Report 2024
Silicon Island, Ireland's National Semiconductor Strategy
Chips Joint Undertaking (Chips JU)
Impact 2030, Ireland's Research and Innovation Strategy
Mapping of Ireland's Semiconductor & Microelectronics Industry
Quantum 2030, A National Quantum Technologies Strategy for Ireland
Research Ireland, Global Talent Ireland
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