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ADAPT Ireland MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2025

Scholarship
Ireland
On-site
Published May 7, 2025

Overview

Based at Trinity College Dublin and other leading Irish universities, the ADAPT Centre is Ireland’s premier research centre in AI-driven technologies, digital media, and data innovation.

Highlights:

Description

Based at Trinity College Dublin and other leading Irish universities, the ADAPT Centre is Ireland’s premier research centre in AI-driven technologies, digital media, and data innovation.

Highlights:

Over 105 competitive EU projects and €50 million in non-commercial funding.

More than 2,500 publications and 22 spinout companies.

Collaborative research across AI, Ethics, Social Sciences, Commerce, Fintech, Health, and more.

ADAPT’s mission is to pioneer Human-Centric AI and data governance that empowers people and promotes a balanced digital society.

Eligibility

To apply for the MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2025, candidates must:

Hold a PhD degree at the time of application.
Have no more than 8 years of research experience after the PhD.
Comply with MSCA mobility rules (must not have resided in Ireland for more than 12 months in the last 3 years).
Propose a research project aligning with ADAPT’s priority areas and supervised by an ADAPT academic.

Additional Information

About The Adapt Centre

Based at Trinity College Dublin and other leading Irish universities, the ADAPT Centre is Ireland’s premier research centre in AI-driven technologies, digital media, and data innovation.

Highlights:

Over 105 competitive EU projects and €50 million in non-commercial funding.
More than 2,500 publications and 22 spinout companies.
Collaborative research across AI, Ethics, Social Sciences, Commerce, Fintech, Health, and more.
ADAPT’s mission is to pioneer Human-Centric AI and data governance that empowers people and promotes a balanced digital society.

Degree Level

ADAPT Ireland MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2025 is available to undertake Fellowship level programs at Able Disable All People Together (ADAPT).

Research Areas

The ADAPT Centre MSCA Fellowships 2025 welcome applications in high-impact fields such as:

Human-Centered AI
Large Language Models (LLMs)
Natural Language Processing (NLP)
Generative AI
Cybersecurity & Privacy
Data Analytics & Data Governance
Machine Learning & Deep Learning
Disinformation and Misinformation
Blockchain
Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
Digital Humanities
Speech Processing
Semantic Web
Personalisation & Recommendation Systems
eXtended Reality (XR)
6G & Energy Efficient Networks
Optical Networks & Fibre Sensing
Health Informatics
Ethics and AI Governance
Edge Computing and geoAI.

Benefits

The MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2025 offer talented researchers a 2-year fully funded position at Ireland’s top research institutions affiliated with the ADAPT Centre, including Trinity College Dublin, Dublin City University, and University College Dublin.

Successful fellows will receive:

Annual salary around €75,000, including living and mobility allowances.
Full autonomy to develop a novel research project.
Expert supervision by ADAPT’s leading academics.
Membership in the Marie Curie Alumni Association.
Family allowance (if applicable).
Access to cutting-edge digital innovation labs and interdisciplinary teams.
Research training, networking, and travel funding.

Eligible Nationalities

This fellowship is open to applicants of all nationalities.

Eligibility Criteria

To apply for the MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2025, candidates must:

Hold a PhD degree at the time of application.
Have no more than 8 years of research experience after the PhD.
Comply with MSCA mobility rules (must not have resided in Ireland for more than 12 months in the last 3 years).
Propose a research project aligning with ADAPT’s priority areas and supervised by an ADAPT academic.

Key Dates

Call for Expressions of Interest (EoI) Opens : April 1, 2025
EoI Submission Deadline : May 31, 2025
Review of EoIs & Supervisor Meetings : April – May 2025
Full Proposal Draft Submission to ADAPT : August 1, 2025
Final MSCA PF Submission Deadline : September 10, 2025
Fellowship Start : Upon successful EU funding decision (typically early 2026)

Application Process

Submit an Expression of Interest (EoI) via the ADAPT Centre portal by May 31, 2025.
Selected candidates will be matched with a supervisor and receive full support from ADAPT’s Research Development Team.
Develop and submit a competitive research proposal by the September 10, 2025 MSCA deadline.

Funding Details

Salary: Approximately €75,000 annually (includes living and mobility allowances).
Additional Benefits: Family allowance (if applicable), research training, and travel costs.

How To Apply

Interested candidates should download the full job specification and submit their Expression of Interest through the ADAPT Centre website.
Apply Now for MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2025

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