Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarships for International Students
Designation/Position- Ireland Postgraduate Scholarships
The Government of Ireland invites application for the Ireland Postgraduate Scholarships from eligible and interested candidates
About- The Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship Programme is an established national initiative. It complements other channels for funded postgraduate education in the Irish ecosystem. Awardees are recognised as demonstrating world-class potential as future research leaders. Successful applicants have an average success rate of 18% over the past five years.
Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarships
Summary
- The Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship Programme is an established national initiative.
- It complements other channels for funded postgraduate education in the Irish ecosystem.
- Awardees are recognised as demonstrating world-class potential as future research leaders.
- Successful applicants have an average success rate of 18% over the past five years.
- All participants must create and submit their forms via the online system.
- Click here to read the call documentation.
Research/Job Area- All disciplines, from archaeology to zoology
Location- Ireland
Eligibility/Qualification–
The Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship Programme is unique in the Irish research landscape and complements other channels for funded postgraduate education in the Irish ecosystem. Among its features are:
- individual, prestigious awards for excellent research in the name of the applicant;
- an objective selection process using international, independent expert peer review;
- funding across all disciplines, from archaeology to zoology;
- awards for bottom-up, non-directed research, with the exception of those funded by our strategic funding partners.
Job/Position Description-
The Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship Programme is unique in the Irish research landscape and complements other channels for funded postgraduate education in the Irish ecosystem. Among its features are:
- individual, prestigious awards for excellent research in the name of the applicant;
- an objective selection process using international, independent expert peer review;
- funding across all disciplines, from archaeology to zoology; and
- awards for bottom-up, non-directed research, with the exception of those funded by our strategic funding partners.
Benefit
- a stipend of €18,500 per annum;
- a contribution to fees, including non-EU fees, up to a maximum of €5,750 per annum; and
- eligible direct research expenses of €3,250 per annum.
How to Apply-
Potential applicants should read the call documentation carefully to ascertain whether or not they are eligible to apply. Indicative versions of the applicant, supervisor and referee forms are provided for information purposes only. All participants must create and submit their forms via the online system.
Application Guides
For Contact- postgrad@research.ie.
Last Date for Apply– 21 October 2021
Call open | 16:00 (Irish time) 2 September 2021 |
FAQ deadline | 16:00 (Irish time) 14 October 2021 |
Applicant deadline | 16:00 (Irish time) 21 October 2021 |
Supervisor and referee deadline | 16:00 (Irish time) 4 November 2021 |
Research office endorsement deadline | 16:00 (Irish time) 18 November 2021 |
Call outcome | End of March 2022 |
Award start date | 1 September 2022 |
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