Research Affiliates

Research affiliates work collaboratively with our people (remotely or physically) for a period of time. They have access to similar technology and data as our staff economists. The Research Affiliate Programme may be particularly suited for a researcher considering a sabbatical visit or wishing to build a long-term research relationship with Central Bank of Ireland.

About the programme

Under the Research Affiliate Programme, you are fully embedded within the Central Bank’s research environment on a long-term basis. This programme provides researchers with access to valuable data, resources, and staff expertise to support their research projects, while the Central Bank benefits from the insights and technical expertise of the programme participants.

Who should apply?

The programme is aimed at established academics and researchers. We welcome applications from a wide range of researchers, but we are particularly interested in building relations with those working on issues aligned with our research agenda.

Duration

Arrangements do not have a fixed duration but are reviewed and renewable annually.

Funding

The selected candidates will receive a Central Bank laptop and, subject to confidentiality agreements, staff-like access to our research tools and data. We do not offer remuneration for this programme. However, we want to encourage research affiliates to embrace life at the Central Bank, and get to know our staff and our research priorities. We understand this is more difficult for researchers working outside of Dublin and/or abroad. Therefore, we cover travel and accommodation costs for two short visits each year (in line with Central Bank's Travel policy).

Eligibility

Candidates must be employees of a research institution in the EU/EEA/Switzerland.

How to apply?

We hold an open competition for all applicants, with applications accepted during a fixed period of time each year. Interested researchers are invited to submit an application, including a research proposal. The call for applications has now closed but follow us on social media to find out when our next call for applications will open. For more details on the programme, please see slides presented at a webinar information session or contact [email protected]. 

Current Research Affiliates (2023)

 Simone Arrigoni (Trinity College Dublin), Euro area household portfolio choices

Augustin Benetrix (Trinity College Dublin), Euro area household portfolio choices

Supriya Kapoor (Trinity College Dublin), Monetary policy and financial stability

Bruno Morando (Maynooth University), Climate economics

Oana Peia (University College Dublin), Macro-financial linkages

Davide Romelli (Trinity College Dublin), Euro area household portfolio choices

We know it's our people who make the Central Bank special and we are focused on creating a diverse, inclusive, fulfilling and progressive work environment. We encourage applications from candidates with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives as it strengthens us, as individuals and as an organisation.  We are committed to positively supporting candidates with disabilities. If we can make any reasonable accommodations for you in the recruitment process in order to give you the opportunity to perform to your best, please email our Disability Inclusion Partner, Rebecca Daly at [email protected] or call +353 (0)1 224 6711. Any information that you provide will be used only for the purposes of providing relevant support and will have no bearing on how your application will be viewed.