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Ireland · National (Ireland)

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Researcher Hosting Agreement

For non-EEA researchers with a hosting agreement from an accredited Irish research institution, to carry out a research project without needing a separate employment permit.

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Pathway overview

For non-EEA researchers with a hosting agreement from an accredited Irish research institution, to carry out a research project without needing a separate employment permit.

Verified directly from irishimmigration.ie: you must have a signed hosting agreement with an accredited Irish research institution and an employment contract for the research project in place. A Hosting Agreement lets you carry out the research project for between 3 months and 5 years without a separate employment permit or Green Card.

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Application process

Apply for an Employment (Scientific Researcher) visa if required, after securing a hosting agreement

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Last published
2026-09-05
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