Postgraduate Scholarship
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Postgraduate Scholarship

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About the scholarship program

The Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship Programme (GOIPG), run by the Irish Research Council, funds research master's and PhD students in all disciplines at Irish higher-education institutions and is open to international applicants. It typically provides an annual stipend, a contribution to fees and an allowance for research expenses. Applicants need an academic supervisor at an Irish institution who supports their research proposal.

Documents required for this scholarship

  • Research proposal
  • Pre-acceptance from an academic supervisor
  • Up-to-date CV
  • Academic or professional recommendation letters
  • Academic transcripts

Requirements vary by program and intake — always confirm the final list on the official application page.

Track your academic readiness

Use the checklist in your profile to prepare your documents and make sure you meet this scholarship’s requirements.

Open readiness checklist
Website & direct application:
https://research.ie/funding/goipg/

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