JOB OVERVIEW
- Program: Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship Programme
- Location: Ireland
- Program Type: Fully Funded Postgraduate Research Scholarship
- Funding Coverage: Up to €34,000 per annum (stipend, tuition, and eligible research costs)
- Posted Date: September 16, 2025
- Application Deadline: October 23, 2025
About the Programme
The Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship Programme is a prestigious national initiative funded by the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, and managed by Research Ireland. The programme supports high-quality postgraduate research across all disciplines, from archaeology to zoology, and aims to develop future global research leaders.
Key features include:
- Individual awards recognizing excellence in research
- Objective selection through international independent peer review
- Support for innovative, pioneering, and interdisciplinary research
The scholarship is highly competitive, with an average success rate of 18% over the past five years.
Scholarship Benefits
- Stipend: €25,000 per annum
- Tuition Fee Contribution: Up to €5,750 per annum (additional €4,000 for non-EU applicants)
- Eligible Direct Research Costs: €3,250 per annum
- Total Maximum Value: €34,000 per annum
Key Dates
- Call Open: September 11, 2025
- FAQ Deadline: October 16, 2025
- Application Deadline: October 23, 2025
- Supervisor/Mentor Deadline: November 6, 2025
- Research Office Endorsement Deadline: November 13, 2025
- Call Outcome: End of April 2026
- Award Start Date: September 1, 2026
Eligibility Criteria
- Open to all nationalities
- Applicants must be new entrants to a Master’s or PhD programme or registered students in the first year of the degree
- Academic supervisors can act as primary supervisor for one applicant only, with no restriction on serving as secondary or co-supervisor
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online through the SmartSimple platform. Ensure all required documents and endorsements are completed before the deadline.
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