Global Research Placements

Undergraduate research allows you to explore your discipline in depth while making an original contribution to the field. Students will avail of rich opportunities abroad, in their area of study. Research students can expect to benefit from 20-40 hours of supervision per week in their research placements.

Ireland

Research

Many research areas

Scholarships from €500 are available

Scholarships up to €1000 are available

Undergraduate research allows you to explore your discipline in depth while making an original contribution to the field.

Global Undergraduate Research Placements

Research placements will vary by country, based on your research interest. Our research applicants are typically placed in the Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom. However, we will work with you if you prefer another destination.

Social Sciences, Social Work, Politics and Psychology

Students can specialize in political theory, particularly areas such as democratic theory, theories of justice, rational choice theory, and the philosophy of social science. They can also work to analyze companies or institutions that promote social change and development, which involves working directly with individuals or small groups. Both social science and psychology students will be able to conduct research on the experiences and behaviours of individuals or groups. Their research can have educational, practical, and clinical applications.

Music and Art

With possible focuses in composition, musicology, performance and music technology students will find themselves immersed in musical culture while experiencing music research abroad. Art students will be part of a cultural visual language. With opportunities such as art expositions, photography and access to resources for art history, students will have a hands on experience of visual culture abroad.

Engineering and Computer Science

Research projects can promote engineering topics within the fields of materials science and engineering. Some research projects will focus on specific topics such as cyberbullying or harassment using electronic forms of contact. Other projects can be interdisciplinary. For instance, they may focus on app development while creating apps for companies in communication, education and healthcare.

Business Management, Finance, Digital Marketing, Market Research

Projects can involve collecting valuable information to help companies promote their product or service. Business research can include financial data, consumer feedback, product research, digital marketing and competitive analysis. Social entrepreneurship and sustainable development are two other areas that can be developed throughout these areas of research.

Biological, Biomedical Sciences and Health Sciences

Projects will focus on the improvement of human and animal health through scientific research. For example, some research projects will investigate chronic diseases of aging and the development of lifestyle medicine pathways for healthy aging. This field includes the study of medicine, nutrition and other health-related issues such as decreasing the number of infant deaths.

Archaeology and Heritage Management

Ireland’s leading provider of accredited, field-based archaeological research and training provides an opportunity for students of archaeology and anthropology to experience first hand the excitement of archaeological excavation in a teaching environment. Students will be part of a supportive environment while developing professionally.

Agricultural Sciences, Natural Resources and Farm Research

Research projects and activities will respond to ground-level needs, can investigate genetically modified food, food standards, smart agriculture, and precision agriculture practices that will increase production and reduce waste. For agricultural scientists, research farms are often their laboratories. On-farm research will involve regular farming activities. How do we secure sustainable use of resources? How do we contribute to food security? How can new technologies complement existing farming practice? These are some questions to which your research can contribute.

So much of the program was meaningful to me. Working in Ireland and being able to live with such an amazing family that takes you in as if you are one of their own. The most meaningful aspect is being able to meet people from around the world that share the same passion I have. I was able to relate to these strangers and form friendships.

Lina RamirezUniversity of California, Los Angeles

I was able to learn so much about medicine daily from my wonderful hands on experience, but beyond that I learned something about how different medical systems function. I was placed in an unfamiliar environment and that allowed me to grow my knowledge, but also to grow as a person (which was made easy by the wonderful people I was surrounded by everyday!)

Sarah PhillipsNew Mexico State University

At A Glance

Research in Ireland

Start Date

Determined by student and host organisation

Duration

6 - 12 Weeks

Apply By

12 weeks prior to start date

Fees

Costs will vary by type of research, duration & destination.

What's included?

Airfare, materials for placement, mandatory health insurance, lunches and spending money aren’t included. If homestay accommodation is not available, we will aim to place you in student residence. There is not food supplied in a student residence and you are responsible for food.

Application fee

€95 Non refundable

Commitment Fee

€500 Non refundable

Scholarship

up to €1000

What's Included:

Homestyle Accommodation
Meals: breakfast and dinner
Global Research Placement
Application, Cover Letter and Résumé guidance
Optional Airport Transfer (extra fee)
In-Country Orientation and Welcome Event
Excursions and Social Activities
24/7 in-country support
*You must be enrolled in a higher education institution for this programme

Not included: Airfare, passport or visa fees, spending money, materials for courses, laundry, and international health insurance (required)*. Meals are not included for student residence accommodation.

Where Will I Live?

We match students with a local family near their placement that’ll create a home-away-from-home for them. Living with a family immerses students in Irish life, culture, and customs. Not to mention the cooking!

The Irish Homestay Experience

You tell us if there’s a town or a city you prefer to live in. We’ll match you with a local family that’ll give you a home-away-from-home. Living with a family is one of the most enjoyable parts of the experiences, as students say it immerses them in Irish life, culture, and customs. And cooking. Katie from Indiana State on her host family experience:

I stayed with three different homestay families each time I stayed in Ireland, and I didn't have a bad experience living with any of them. The family I had for my internship was fantastic. I got close to them and already miss them. They always made sure to include me and encouraged me to make the most of my time here.

family sit around a table smiling for a picture

Katie

on her Irish Homestay Experience

Costs

We’re small, which helps us keep our fees competitive despite the fully customised programme we offer each student.

For research placements, the costs will vary by type of research, duration and destination. We can offer research placements from 6-12 weeks. We will advise you on fees, prior to applying – just contact us!

There’s an application fee of €95 and a participant commitment fee of €500 that are both non-refundable. Airfare, materials for placement, mandatory health insurance, lunches and spending money aren’t included.

Scholarships

We’re delighted to offer three scholarships a year of up to €1000 per student, that are deducted off the final payment.

Scholarship applications can be submitted as part of the general internship application. You must have a 3.0 GPA to apply. The scholarship section has two parts: a one-page essay about how the placement will contribute to your academic and career goals, and a choice of how you might record your internship experience (with a blog, video or social media updates). All scholarship recipients will be required to fill out a testimonial during their placement. Details about how to complete this testimonial will be provided to you once you are in-country.