Ireland's largest dedicated ICT Research Centre
Why Study at Tyndall National Institute?
At Tyndall National Institute, we are international research leaders in electronics and photonics from atoms to systems, particularly in the area of communications, energy, health, agri-food and the environment. Based in Cork city, we are Ireland’s largest dedicated research institute and one of Europe’s leading institutes for deep-tech research and innovation.
We give you the opportunity to work on leading-edge research within a multi-disciplinary team of experts with access to a state-of–the-art R&D infrastructure. You will also benefit from our close links to industry, giving you the opportunity to partner with large multinationals and SMEs on projects which have the potential to make a real difference to some of the world’s major societal challenges.
Our Micro and Nano Systems research focuses on modelling and development of materials, devices and systems for integrated Information and Communications Technology (ICT) applications. Our Photonics research focuses on photonic integration technology, spanning areas from photonics theory right through to device and system development and fabrication.
University College Cork (UCC) is ranked in the top 2% of research led universities globally. Tyndall is one of 7 STEM Research Institutes and Centres within UCC. UCC is Ireland’s leading university for the generation of research income as well as industry engagement.
Education
As well as practical research, you will also have access to training in a wide range of technical and transferable skills including innovation, entrepreneurship and commercialisation.
Tyndall has a long history in postgraduate education; we’ve been hosting postgraduate students since 1981 and have over 800 alumni. There is a strong project team ethos with each student being supervised by a multi-disciplinary team of experts. Tyndall has always fostered a close affiliation to industry and has many mechanisms for engaging industry participation including European Union and Science Foundation Ireland research funding, as well as the Irish Research Council’s Enterprise Postgraduate Scholarship scheme.
We host PhD and Master’s students undertaking a research postgraduate degree in our many interdisciplinary research areas.
We provide Internships and Co-Op Placements to third-level students, either as part of their term-time course work or summer work. Our internships are designed to give undergraduate and graduate students a comprehensive experience of and insight into the life of a researcher.
Why choose Tyndall for Postgraduate Study?
Tyndall has a critical mass of over 500 researchers, students and professional support staff. Our students work alongside established internationally renowned senior researchers.
Students have access to the extensive research infrastructure in Tyndall. This includes several fabrication facilities (CMOS, compound semiconductor and microsystems) and a leading range of characterisation, analytical and test laboratories.
Benefits of Global Collaborations
Tyndall’s collaborations with global industries and academic institutions give our students the opportunity to work on impactful international projects with industry and other academic institutions. This includes mentoring and scholarship programmes as well as placement schemes.
