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The Irish Research Council Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) COFUND Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme entitled CAROLINE – ‘Collaborative Research Fellowships for a Responsive and Innovative Europe’ will provide experienced researchers* with an opportunity to obtain a prestigious research mobility and career development fellowship
ELIGIBILITY:
Experienced researcher type: has been awarded their doctoral degree within the seven-year period before the time of recruitment. Eligible career breaks of up to five years are taken into account8. For the purposes of this condition the date of graduation will be taken into account.
Experienced researcher type 2: does not hold a doctoral degree, but holds a master’s degree or an undergraduate degree such as a bachelor’s degree or equivalent9, enabling him/her to embark on a doctorate in Ireland or the country in which the qualification was obtained; and before the time of recruitment, has completed at least four years of full-time equivalent research experience
TASK DETAILS:
CAROLINE will attract experienced researchers from any discipline to conduct research relevant to the themes of the United Nations 2030 Agenda for shared economic prosperity, social development, and environmental protection.
SCHOLARSHIP VALUE:
The amount of the award is individually calculated based on Marie Curie Individual Fellowships rates and the applicable country correction coefficients. The indicative total Fellowship value is approximately €95k per annum consisting of:
- Estimated salary range of between €53k-€55k per annum (€69k-€72k per annum will be paid to the Irish main host institution which will include the employer’s PRSI and pension contributions). The specific salary under each Fellowship will depend on the location of the Fellow;
- Family allowance where applicable of €500 per month;
- Estimated contribution to direct research costs of €9,600 per annum;
- Paid maternity leave in line with Irish policy;
- Health insurance for those not qualifying for EHIC Card;
- Estimated contribution to partner organisation for overheads of €1,752 per annum
DURATION: 2 years
DEADLINE: 23 August 2018
NO OF AWARDS: Up to 13 under call 3
HOW TO APPLY: Apply online
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