Welcome to EURAXESS Ireland!
EURAXESS is a platform for researchers, entrepreneurs, universities and businesses to interact with each other. Packed with practical information, EURAXESS provides support on mobility issues, links to job and career development opportunities for researchers and entrepreneurs, allows universities and businesses to find the right talent, and connects people, projects and funding.
Based at the Irish Universities Association, and co funded by the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, EURAXESS Ireland provides tailored and free advice to researchers and their families coming to work or study in Ireland. You can drop in to us, email or call for personal assistance. The EURAXESS Ireland Centre is part of a European network consisting of more than 600 centres in 42 countries that serve mobile researchers.
You can also book a personalised researcher information session with a Euraxess member of staff.
CORONAVIRUS ADVICE & UPDATES
The health and well-being of researchers and organsation who host researchers is a priority of EURAXESS Ireland. In order to slow down the spread of COVID-19, the Irish government has enforced a number of restrictions to normal everyday life.
Detailed information on the latest developments and actions taken on the European level is provided by the European Commission.
Click here to visit our full COVID 19 Information & Advice page.
The HSE is providing regularly updated health advice for the education sector nationally in relation to the COVID – 19 Coronavirus health emergency. Click here.
Daily general updates from the Department of Health are available here.
You can also find your nearest hospital health centre, GP and more via this online map.
The Department of Justice and Equality will publish updates relevant to the Immigration Service Delivery Function which address the significant challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic on this page. Click here to access the service.
All you need to know about travelling to Ireland during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The European Commission is coordinating a common European response to the outbreak of COVID-19. The website provides Information on the latest developments and actions, general advice, useful contacts and links, statistics and various other topics of interest for citizens and institutions.
For those of you making a journey or planning to return to Ireland very soon, you may be wondering whether to delay or cancel your move. Or, you may be worried about loved ones back in Ireland, such as older relatives or those in the at-risk groups, and how you may be able to help from where you are. Click here for more.
All you need to know about travelling to Ireland during the COVID-19 pandemic
EURAXESS Ireland COVID-19 Fast Track Work Permit (Hosting Agreement Scheme) for non EEA Researchers Contingency Arrangements. hosting_agreemen_scheme_covid_19_contingency_arrangement_may_14th_2020_0.pdf
WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW?
Before traveling to the Republic of Ireland, please check whether you need a visa and what type. Check our page on entry conditions/visas to find out more about the details related to temporary and permanent stay in Ireland.
Learn more about health insurance and medical care in Ireland for EU and non EU citizens.
Find out more about the key immigration arrangements for foreign academics and researchers carrying out research in Ireland, with a particular focus on the Fast Track Work Permit for Non-EU R&D (Hosting Agreement) Scheme.
Learn more about the research agencies, research centres and funding opportunities. These will highlight the opportunities for researchers at all stages to carry out research in Ireland.
Learn about the career development services, information and tools which are available to support and advise researchers.
Read the latest Visa News for researchers from South Africa, Brazil and other South American countries
Attention researchers from South Africa, Brazil and other South American countries From 16 June 2021 passport holders of the following countries can now travel to Ireland without applying for an entry or transit visa in advance of departure: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Guyana, Paraguay, South
Hosting Agreement Researchers and their family members may apply for their Irish visas again from May 20th 2021
We can now confirm that we will add researchers on Hosintg Agreements to the list of Priority/Emergency cases and resume processing visasfor these categories immediately http://www.inis.gov.ie/en/inis/pages/irish%20visa%20information
From US to Europe: EURAXESS helps you cross the Atlantic- a webinar for researchers planning to move to EUROPE
Are you planning or in the process to look for a job and move to Europe from US ? Whether you hold European passport or not, EURAXESS is here to help! join a webinar Tue, June 8, 2021 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM IST During this event, Jackson Howard, Regional Coordinator, will present EURAXESS North America