The Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship Programme offers prestigious awards for outstanding research across various disciplines, funded by the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science. This highly competitive program emphasizes innovative and interdisciplinary research proposals.

  • 🎓 National Initiative: Funded by the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, managed by Research Ireland.
  • 🏆 Prestigious Awards: Individual awards for excellent, applicant-led research.
  • 🔍 Objective Selection: International, independent expert peer review ensures fairness.
  • 🌐 All Disciplines Covered: From archaeology to zoology, inclusive of diverse research fields.
  • 💡 Innovative & Interdisciplinary Research: Encourages pioneering, creative, and cross-disciplinary proposals.
  • 📉 Highly Competitive: Average success rate of 18% over the past five years.
  • 🌟 Future Research Leaders: Awardees are recognized as having world-class potential.

Designation

Postgraduate Research Scholar

Research Area

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All disciplines are eligible, ranging from archaeology to zoology, with a focus on pioneering proposals addressing new and emerging fields of research.

Location

Ireland

Eligibility/Qualification

  • Open to all nationalities, including non-EU applicants.
  • Applicants must demonstrate excellent academic potential and innovative research ideas.
  • Proposals should ideally involve interdisciplinary approaches.

Job Description

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Successful applicants will receive a scholarship valued up to €34,000 per annum, which includes:

  • A stipend of €25,000 per annum.
  • Contribution to fees, including non-EU fees, up to a maximum of €5,750 per annum.
  • Eligible direct costs of €3,250 per annum.
  • Additional funding available for non-EU applicants upon request.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted through the SmartSimple platform. Ensure all required documents are prepared and submitted before the deadline.

Last Date to Apply

23rd October 2025 at 16:00 Irish local time.

For specific queries, Research Offices may contact: postgrad@researchireland.ie. Be sure to review the application guides available for applicants, supervisors, and research offices.

Take advantage of this exceptional opportunity to advance your research career!

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