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Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship Programme

Opportunity Overview

Managed by Research Ireland, this scheme supports top international and domestic researchers pursuing Master's by Research or PhD degrees across all disciplines. The funding includes an annual stipend, a contribution to fees, and direct research expenses.

Funding Benefits & Coverage

4 Benefits

Up to €34,000 per year

Awarded for 1-4 years.

€25,000 annual stipend

An annual living stipend.

Fees contribution

Up to €5,750 (€9,750 for non-EU nationals).

Research costs

€3,250 in eligible direct costs.

Eligibility & Acceptance Criteria

5 Criteria
Open to all nationalities, but Category 1 (most awards) is for EU/EEA/UK/Swiss/Ukrainian nationals resident in the EU 3 of the last 5 years.
Category 2 (everyone else, e.g. Arab nationals): success rate only 2-3%.
First-class or upper second-class bachelor's (or equivalent), or a master's.
Master's applicants must not hold a master's; PhD applicants must not hold a PhD.
New entrant or first-year student; a primary supervisor endorsement is required.

Required Documents

5 Docs
Online application form
Primary supervisor endorsement form
Official transcripts
Sex/gender dimension statement
Training and career development plan

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps for 2026 / 2027.

Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship Programme offers fully funded coverage. Benefits generally include tuition coverage, accommodation, living allowances, and health insurance according to the program regulations for the 2026/2027 cycle.

Eligible study and training levels include: PhD. Candidates must verify specific department prerequisites before applying.

Ready to apply?

Submit your application directly through the official provider portal.

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Available Majors

business managementComputer scienceSoftware EngineeringCivil EngineeringMechanical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringChemical EngineeringAerospace EngineeringBiomedical EngineeringArchitectural EngineeringIndustrial EngineeringPetroleum EngineeringGeneral MedicineDentistryPharmacyNursingPhysical TherapyVeterinary MedicinePublic HealthNutrition and DieteticsMedical Laboratory SciencesFinanceMarketingHuman Resource ManagementInternational BusinessAccountingSupply Chain ManagementEntrepreneurshipHospitality ManagementHistoryPhilosophyLanguages and LiteratureArchaeologyTheology & Religious StudiesTranslationBiologyChemistryPhysicsMathematicsGeologyAstronomyEnvironmental SciencePsychologySociologyPolitical ScienceEconomicsAnthropologyInternational RelationsGeographyComputer ScienceInformation Technology (IT)CybersecurityData Science & AnalyticsArtificial IntelligenceGame DevelopmentEarly Childhood EducationSpecial EducationEducational PsychologyCurriculum & InstructionInternational LawCorporate LawCriminal LawHuman Rights LawJournalismPublic RelationsDigital MediaFilm & Television ProductionGraphic DesignMusicTheatre & DramaFine Arts (Painting, Sculpture)Fashion DesignAgricultural Engineering & Crop ScienceSoil and Water SciencesForestry & Natural Resources ManagementAgricultural Economics & Food Security

Key Details

Category:Scholarship
country:Ireland
degree_level:PhD
IELTS / Language:Not Required
Application Deadline:—

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