Strategic Grant Writer

Strategic Grant Writer Internal Competition: Open to SETU Staff Only The SETU Strategic plan Connecting for Impact, for the 2023-2028 period, places emphasis on the university leading regional innovation and delivering transformative regional impact. Amongst other targets, the strategic plan describes an ambition to double the number of PhD students in SETU over five years, to increase by 30% the number and value of research agreements with industry The TU RISE project is a critical vehicle for achieving the targets set out in Connecting for Impact, with the overarching goal of elevating SETU and regional research and innovation activity. The Strategic Grant Writer will play a key role in achieving University objectives in this regard, increasing competitive funding application success and income for SETU. The University seeks to create and sustain meaningful European and global partnerships that drive regional attractiveness to talent and investment. The Strategic grant writer will identify funding opportunities, define and develop competitive funding applications to support strategic development and increase research capacity within SETU. The appointee will be responsible for engaging with the SETU-wide research community and increasing the number of strategic grant applications, thereby augmenting research income. The appointed person will lead in the development, writing, and submission of grant proposals in areas of strategic importance to National and European funding bodies. Contract: Full time Specified Purpose Contract up to 31st December 2027 Salary: The gross salary scale applicable to the post is: €93,798 - €116,118 p.a. Application Process: Applications must be made through the online recruitment system on SETU’s Vacancies page on the website. Please log onto  SETU Vacancies  for further details and to apply for this position. Applications will not be accepted by email, any other third-party website or in any other format. Garda Vetting may be required for particular posts. SETU is an equal opportunities employer. Opening Date : 08-Apr-2026 Vacancy ID : 040004 Closing Date : 17-Apr-2026 12:00 Contact Email : recruitment.wd@setu.ie Contact Number : Contact Person : Recruitment Team Click on the link(s) below to view documents Filesize Job Description 358.5 External Applicant E-Recruit Guidelines - SETU 1 623.7 Internal Applicant E-Recruit Guidelines - SETU 1 639.4 Return to Search Apply for Job