Research Opportunities
Please click on the links below to explore current research opportunities with An Coimisiún Toghcháin.
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Research Call: New Directions – Research to support Elections and Democracy in a Changing World
An Coimisiún Toghcháin is delighted to launch our first research call, New Directions – Research to support Elections and Democracy in a Changing World.
Closing Date for Applications: 3pm Friday 29 May 2026
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Public Service Fellowship Opportunity with Taighde Éireann (Research Ireland)
An Coimisiún Toghcháin (The Electoral Commission) is partnering with Taighde Eireann (Research Ireland) on its Public Service Fellowship programme. The appointed Fellow will be seconded to An Coimisiún to work on a research project entitled “Generation Engage: understanding young people, elections and democracy in Ireland” the broad purpose of which is to explain the relationship between democratic participation and young people and focus on policy interventions designed to enhance engagement.
Closing date for applications: Thursday 16 April 2026