Scientific researcher under a Hosting Agreement

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Which exceptional-talent, academic, scientific, artistic, technological, cultural or other profiles does the pathway target?

Researchers (non-EEA) coming to Ireland to carry out research projects under a hosting agreement with a recognised research organisation.

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https://www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-work-in-ireland/what-are-my-work-visa-options/applying-for-a-long-stay-employment-visa/scientific-researcher/
You can apply for an Employment (Scientific Researcher) visa if you wish to come to Ireland for the purposes of carrying out research under a “hosting agreement”.
https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/d3465-third-country-researchers-directive/
The Third Country Researchers Directive allows researchers to carry out research projects with a recognised research organisation in Ireland

What achievements, recognition, awards, publications, reputation or other evidence establishes the required level?

The checked official sources did not provide enough route-specific evidence to confirm the achievements or evidence that establish the required level.

Is an employer, nominator, recognised body, peer group or government endorsement required?

Yes: a hosting agreement with an accredited research organisation is required; the Department keeps the list of accredited organisations and EURAXESS Ireland manages the hosting agreements.

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https://www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-work-in-ireland/what-are-my-work-visa-options/applying-for-a-long-stay-employment-visa/scientific-researcher/
Copy of hosting agreement With accredited research organisation.
https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/d3465-third-country-researchers-directive/
EURAXESS Ireland manages the operation of the hosting agreements, under the Irish Universities Association (IUA), and on behalf of the Department.
https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/d3465-third-country-researchers-directive/
The department keeps a list of all accredited research organisations

Can the holder change employer, work independently, establish a business or conduct other professional activity? What is the family position?

The holder may not undertake other paid or unpaid work beyond the approved research, nor access public funds. Visa-required family members must each apply separately; spouses/de facto partners of researchers on a hosting agreement may get Stamp 1G and work without an employment permit, but may not run a business or be self-employed. The official source does not state whether the holder may change host organisation.

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Limits of the record

Whether the researcher can change host organisation is not stated.

https://www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-work-in-ireland/what-are-my-work-visa-options/applying-for-a-long-stay-employment-visa/scientific-researcher/
Undertake other paid or unpaid work, other than that for which you have already been approved Access any public funds.
https://www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-work-in-ireland/what-are-my-work-visa-options/applying-for-a-long-stay-employment-visa/scientific-researcher/
If your immediate family members intend to join you in Ireland, and are also visa required, each member must make a separate application for a visa.
https://www.irishimmigration.ie/registering-your-immigration-permission/information-on-registering/immigration-permission-stamps/
Stamp 1G may also be given to spouses or de facto partners of a CSEP holder or of researchers in the State on a Hosting Agreement. Stamp 1G allows the holder to take up employment without the need to obtain an employment permit.
https://www.irishimmigration.ie/registering-your-immigration-permission/information-on-registering/immigration-permission-stamps/
Not permitted to establish or operate a business Not permitted to be self-employed

What duration, renewal and accelerated or normal longer-term residence pathway is officially stated?

The permit can last from 3 months to 5 years. After 2 years as a researcher with a valid hosting agreement, Stamp 4 may be given. The official source does not state the renewal procedure.

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Limits of the record

The renewal procedure is not described in the sources read.

https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/d3465-third-country-researchers-directive/
using a permit that can last from 3 months to 5 years
https://www.irishimmigration.ie/registering-your-immigration-permission/information-on-registering/immigration-permission-stamps/
As a researcher (with a valid Hosting Agreement) for 2 years.

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Scientific researcher under a Hosting Agreement

Which exceptional-talent, academic, scientific, artistic, technological, cultural or other profiles does the pathway target?

What achievements, recognition, awards, publications, reputation or other evidence establishes the required level?

Is an employer, nominator, recognised body, peer group or government endorsement required?

Can the holder change employer, work independently, establish a business or conduct other professional activity? What is the family position?

What duration, renewal and accelerated or normal longer-term residence pathway is officially stated?

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