진학프로석·박사 채용 접수 플랫폼

About the Project

POI is a consortium of academic, industry, charity and clinical partners, working collaboratively to develop the next generation of diagnostic and therapeutic options for cancer care, by combining traditional "wet-lab" biological research with "dry lab" computational approaches.

Scholarship Details

19 PhD scholarships will be available as co-funded positions, supported by Research Ireland and POI2 partners, Trinity Development & Alumni (supported by philanthropic donations received through TDA) and RCSI. Recruitment into these Ph.D. scholarships will take place over 2 years, with the first intake in 2026.

Potential areas of research include tumour immunology, target profiling, diagnostic & therapeutic development and cancer risk factors & comorbidities.

Eligibility

Open to scientific & clinical graduates. Candidates must meet the PhD entry requirements for TCD or RCSI as outlined in the links below.

https://www.tcd.ie/study/apply/admission-requirements/postgraduate/

https://www.rcsi.com/dublin/postgraduate/postgraduate-research/doctor-of-philosophy/entry-requirements

Contact

Informal queries can be sent directly to the Chairs of the POI2 Training and Professional Development Working Group, below.

Prof. Jacintha O’Sullivan - osullij4@tcd.ie

Prof. Darran O’Connor - darranoconnor@rcsi.ie

How to apply

To apply, please access the following link and complete the application form in full:

https://forms.gle/NaN2xEw3m5sPTisT8

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• Unfortunately, we are unable to provide individual feedback to applicants.
• Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview.
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• At this stage only successful candidates will be contacted to submit CV, transcripts and other relevant documentation.
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• For successful candidates, referees will also be contacted at this stage for a reference.

Deadline: All applications must be made online by 5th January 2026.

It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure the application form is completed in full and on time. Late and/or incomplete applications will not normally be assessed.

Further information on the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland can be found here: https://www.rcsi.com/