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The project is operated by Teagasc, with co-funding from the European Commission. The programme will open on Monday 2 July.
The programme aims to develop the next generation of research leaders to underpin the objectives of Ireland’s Food Wise 2025 strategy launched by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed.
What the programme offers
The programme offers applicants the opportunity to conduct their research in an academic, or non-academic organisation of their choice. Applicants also have the opportunity to study abroad for a portion of the programme, if they chose To.
“The fellowship programme represents a unique opportunity to take the most talented early-career researchers and develop them into a cohort which will become the research and innovation leaders of tomorrow," said Minister Creed.
The programme will also address the “leaky pipeline” whereby many promising female researchers do not achieve senior positions. Successful female applicants will be facilitated in finding a senior female researcher to serve as a career mentor.
Speaking about the new programme, Professor Gerry Boyle, director of Teagasc, said: “I encourage potential candidates to engage with Teagasc researchers with a view to designing an impactful project which builds on their existing strengths and linking with a suitable host outside of Ireland for the outgoing phase”.
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