The Ireland Government Postgraduate Scholarship and Postdoctoral Fellowship for the academic year 2025 are now open for applications. These programs are designed to support candidates pursuing or planning to pursue full-time research at the master’s, doctoral, or postdoctoral levels in any discipline at Irish universities. Funded by the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation, and Science, the scholarships are managed by the Irish Research Council (IRC).
Overview of the Ireland Government Postgraduate Scholarship: The scholarship is open to new international students as well as those currently studying in eligible Irish universities. New students can apply for research master's, PhD, and postdoctoral programs in any field.
The scholarship is highly competitive, with an 18% success rate over the past five years. While the Irish Research Council does not require IELTS/TOEFL, applicants should check the specific requirements of the university they are applying to. You don’t need to be a registered student at a Higher Education Institute (HEI) before applying for this scholarship, but you must have a supervisor who will guide your research.
Degree Types and Duration:
- Research Master’s Degree: 1 year
- Structured Research Master’s Degree: 2 years
- Traditional Doctoral Degree: 3 years
- Structured Doctoral Degree: 4 years
Eligible Fields: Funding is available across all disciplines, including Engineering, Humanities, Arts, Business, Law, General Sciences, Natural Sciences, Health Sciences, and Social Sciences.
Participating HEI Institutes: You can choose a course at any of the participating universities listed, secure an acceptance letter from a supervisor, and then apply for the scholarship.
Benefits of the Scholarship:
- Maximum value of €31,000 per year
- €22,000/year stipend
- €3,250/year for research expenses
- Contribution towards fees, including non-EU fees, up to €5,750 per year
Benefits of the Postdoctoral Fellowship:
- Salary of €46,305 in the first year and €47,879 in the second year
- Employer’s PRSI contribution
- €5,000/year for research expenses
Eligibility Criteria: The scholarship is open to all applicants, regardless of nationality, and Irish students are also eligible. Applicants must pass a preliminary eligibility quiz, hold the required degree for the program they are applying for, and have a willing supervisor. English fluency is required, but IELTS/TOEFL is only needed if required by the specific university.
Important Dates:
- Results announced: April 2025
- Supervisor and Mentor Deadline: 17th October 2024
- Semester begins: September 2025
Application Process:
- Read the Call for Application document.
- Apply to an eligible Irish institute.
- Secure an offer from a supervisor.
- Complete the online scholarship application.
For more details, visit the official website using the link provided.
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