2026 Ireland Government Scholarships (Fully Funded) Deadline: 23 October, 2025

Ireland Government Scholarships 2026 (Fully Funded)

The Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship 2026 is a prestigious and fully funded program for students worldwide who wish to pursue a Master’s by Research or PhD in Ireland. Managed by Research Ireland and funded by the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, this scholarship supports talented researchers across all academic disciplines.

Degree Level

 

• Master’s by Research (2 years)
• Doctoral (PhD) programs (4 years)

 

Available Subjects

 

• All disciplines – Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM), Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (AHSS)

 

Benefits

The Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship 2026 provides up to €34,000 per year, including:

 

• Annual stipend of €25,000
• Tuition fee contribution (including non-EU fees) up to €5,750
• Research expenses allowance of €3,250

 

Eligible Nationalities

Open to applicants of all nationalities.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

 

• Hold a first-class or upper second-class honours bachelor’s degree or equivalent (or a Master’s degree if not).
• Be affiliated with an Eligible Research Body in Ireland.
• Be a new entrant to the postgraduate degree or have completed no more than one year.
• Work under the guidance of a primary supervisor at an eligible Irish institution.
• Submit the application in English or Irish.

 

Why Apply for the Government of Ireland Scholarship?

 

• Open to all nationalities with special opportunities for both EU and non-EU students.
• Covers Master’s by Research and PhD programs across all subjects.
• Prestigious recognition of academic excellence and research potential.
• Transparent selection process with international peer review.
• Supports bottom-up, independent research projects.

 

Application Procedure

 

• Complete the eligibility quiz on the Research Ireland portal.
• Submit the application online before the deadline.
• Ensure supervisor and research office endorsements are submitted on time.
• Applications must be original, complete, and within the word limits.

Important Dates

 

• Application Opens: 11 September 2025
• Application Deadline: 23 October 2025 (Applicants)
• Supervisor Deadline: 6 November 2025
• Research Office Endorsement: 13 November 2025
• Results Announcement: April 2026
• Scholarship Start Date: 1 September 2026

Final Thoughts

The Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship 2026 is a golden opportunity for ambitious researchers to pursue a fully funded Master’s or PhD in Ireland. Open to students of all nationalities and academic disciplines, this program equips future scholars with the resources, mentorship, and recognition needed to become world-class research leaders.

For more details visit the official call.