Research Opportunities

Researchers within the Discipline of Pharmacy are members of University of Galway’s Institute for Health Discovery and Innovation, Institute for Clinical Trials, Galway Neuroscience Centre, Centre for Pain Research, and the ARC HUB for HealthTech.

The Discipline has a strong track record of collaboration with industry partners, healthcare providers, and regulatory bodies, supporting translational research and the development of innovative medicines and health technologies. We also welcome engagement with visiting scientists and researchers from Ireland and internationally, fostering a vibrant and collaborative research environment.

Our research activities are further strengthened through participation in European and global networks, including the Erasmus+ Programme and the ENLIGHT European University Alliance, enabling staff and students to engage in collaborative projects, exchanges, and joint research initiatives.

To learn more about the specific research interests and activities of our individual academic staff members/principal investigators, click on ‘View Profile’ under their names in the Staff section.

If you are interested in pursuing a research degree (e.g. PhD or MSc by research) in our Discipline of Pharmacy, please send an email to the staff member(s) whose research you are interested in, together with your motivation for pursuing a research degree with the specific staff member, and a curriculum vitae detailing your education (including grades at university, your research and/or work experience, and any publications, conference presentations or awards/prizes). 

Advertised research positions are listed on our University Jobs page or our Find a Supervisor/PhD Project page.