# Industry Fellowship

**Funder:** Research Ireland
**Duration:** 1-12 months full-time, or up to 24 months part-time
**Consortium:** Required — mobility fellowship with industry host partner
**Frequency:** Continuous
**Eligible countries:** IE
**Official call:** https://www.researchireland.ie/funding/industry-fellowship/
**Last updated:** 18 Oct 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Supports the movement of researchers across sectors between academia and industry to strengthen collaboration, knowledge exchange and research impact.

## Summary

The Research Ireland Industry Fellowship funds researchers in Ireland to spend 1 to 12 months full-time (or up to 24 months part-time) working with an industry partner, supporting cross-sector mobility and knowledge exchange. Applicants must arrange an industry host as part of a required consortium, and the call accepts applications on a rolling basis with assessments starting in November 2026.

## Who should apply

- Researchers based in Ireland seeking a placement with an industry partner
- Applicants who have already identified and secured an industry host organisation
- Researchers interested in full-time short placements (up to 12 months) or longer part-time arrangements (up to 24 months)
- Projects focused on strengthening industry-academia collaboration and knowledge exchange

## Key dates

- Rolling deadline; assessments begin 19 November 2026
- Full-time: 1-12 months; part-time: up to 24 months

## Tips for applicants

- Secure a committed industry host before applying, since the consortium with an industry partner is a core eligibility requirement.
- Because the call is continuous with rolling assessment, there's no need to wait for an annual cycle, apply when your industry collaboration is ready.
- Clarify upfront whether your placement will run full-time or part-time, as this sets the maximum duration (12 vs 24 months) you can request.

## Frequently asked questions

### How long is a Research Ireland Industry Fellowship?

Full-time placements run 1 to 12 months, while part-time placements can run up to 24 months.

### Who can apply for the Research Ireland Industry Fellowship?

Researchers in Ireland moving across sectors to work with an industry partner, with the fellowship requiring an industry host to be in place.

### Is there a deadline for the Industry Fellowship?

The call has a rolling deadline, with assessments starting 19 November 2026.

### Does the Industry Fellowship require an industry partner?

Yes, a consortium with an industry partner hosting the fellow is required to apply.

### How often does Research Ireland accept applications for this fellowship?

The call runs continuously with no fixed annual round, so applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

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