CÚRAM Research Ireland Centre for Medical Devices at University of Galway is now enrolling for its Teachers in Residence Programme 2025-2026.
Now in its 10th year, the initiative is designed to foster science education by bridging the gap between scientific research and the classroom at both primary and secondary school levels.
The programme incorporates researchers from four additional Research Centres across Ireland: APC Microbiome Ireland; BiOrbic Research Ireland Centre for Bioeconomy; FutureNeuro Research Ireland Centre for Translational Brain Science; and SSPC Research Ireland Centre for Pharmaceuticals, all funded through Taighde Éireann – Research Ireland.
Available for five primary and five secondary school teachers, the programme will run as a series of 10, one-hour online sessions between October 2025 and March 2026. Participating teachers will receive 10 ECTS through University of Galway’s Centre for Adult Learning and Professional Development, fully funded by CÚRAM. Teachers and their students have the opportunity to visit science centres and exhibits across Ireland, also fully funded by CÚRAM.
Participants will learn about and receive resources for the classroom, including science engagement activities and lesson plan kits developed by teachers for teachers, that are linked with the primary and junior cycle science curricula. Teachers will also collaborate with scientific researchers to develop engaging, relevant educational materials to enrich classroom instruction and spark students’ interest.
To apply for a place, visit https://forms.office.com/e/HzzY5D5UY3
You can explore lesson plan kits developed by previous years’ teachers at https://curamdevices.ie/public-engagement/teachers/.
Deadline for applications is Friday, September 26.
