ROSETTA – Marie Skłodowska‑Curie Fellowship Programme 2024 (2nd Call)
University of Galway – J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics
Closing date: 25 July 2025, 23:59 UTC. Reference number: University of Galway 002-25.
Program Overview
ROSETTA is an innovative fellowship programme coordinated by the University of Galway and involves four other universities (University College Cork, University College Dublin, University of Limerick, Trinity College Dublin). The programme is co‑funded by LERO, the Science Foundation Ireland Research Centre for Software, the Horizon Europe Marie Skłodowska‑Curie Actions programme and the University of Galway.
ROSETTA fellows will have access to a high‑quality research environment and a training programme that examines the development, use and regulation of technology across all aspects of life – from children and people with disabilities to the workplace, healthcare, and social inclusion for older people. The fellowship has a duration of two years and aims to explore the intersection of time and technology in our digital world.
Fellowships
The programme will recruit 19 fellowships (up to 9 on the 2nd call) for full‑time, fixed‑term Marie Skłodowska‑Curie post‑doctoral Fellows. Each fellow will be hosted by an ROSETTA supervisor at the University of Galway or an implementing partner institution.
Research Area
We are seeking fellows interested in “the true impact of technology on our time.” Applicants from diverse disciplines – information systems, business, law, computer science, medicine, sociology, biomedical engineering, psychology, and others – are encouraged to apply.
Qualification – Essential Criteria
PhD degree (or successful completion of doctoral thesis before the call deadline).
Compliance with MSCA mobility rule – not residing or carrying out main activity in Ireland for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately before the deadline.
Working proficiency in English (or evidence of proficiency if English is not first language).
Please Note
ROSETTA Fellowships are open to candidates who meet the required criteria. See Employment Permits – University of Galway for further information.
Researcher at risk who is displaced by conflict or operational challenges is encouraged to apply. See Guidelines for Inclusion of Researchers at Risk for further information.
Salary & Benefits
Remuneration follows EC rules for Marie Skłodowska‑Curie COFUND grants.
Level 1: €50,124 gross salary per annum (excluding family allowance) or €57,252 gross salary per annum (if family allowance conditions are met). The gross salary includes a €6,480 annual mobility allowance fixed for 24 months.
Salary is subject to taxes and deductions. A budget is allocated for research and travel costs.
Training & Career Development
Fellows will have access to training and development opportunities, including a secondment period. Fellows can choose secondments in non‑academic or academic sectors to complement their research and career plans.
Researchers are encouraged to engage with the Researcher Development Centre (RDC) upon employment.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
The University of Galway is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and holds Athena SWAN awards. We support an inclusive environment free from discrimination and harassment.
Application Process
The application consists of an online submission and an administrative proposal, divided into the following parts:
Part A: Administrative Proposal – maximum 2,000 characters.
Part B: Research Proposal – maximum 10 pages.
Part C: Academic CV – maximum 5 pages (including three references).
Part D: Ethics Issues Table and Self‑Assessment Form.
Submit the complete application via the online system until 23:59 UTC on the closing date. Guidance documents, terms and conditions, and further information are available at https://rosetta.lero.ie/.
Contact
For informal enquiries, contact the University of Galway programme manager at rosetta@lero.ie. Include reference number University of Galway 002-25 in the subject line.
Equal Opportunities
The University of Galway is an equal opportunities employer. All positions are recruited via an internationally advertised open call for proposals. The evaluation and selection process uses an open, transparent, merit (OTM) and competency‑based recruitment approach, including international peer review and an interview stage.
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