Ireland Government Postgraduate Scholarship 2025 (Funded) Deadline: 10 October, 2024

Ireland Government Postgraduate Scholarship 2025 (Funded) Deadline: 10 October, 2024

Ireland Government Postgraduate Scholarship 2025 (Funded) Deadline: 10 October, 2024

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The Call for the Ireland Government Postgraduate Scholarship and Ireland Government Post Doctoral Fellowship for the Academic Year 2025 is now open. The purpose of the Irish Postgraduate scholarship and Fellowship is to support research master’s, doctoral, and postdoctoral candidates pursuing, or intending to pursue, full-time research in any discipline from Irish Universities. The scholarship is funded by the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, and managed by the Irish Research Council (IRC).

Details About Ireland Government Postgraduate Scholarship Program 2025

  • Host Country: Ireland
  • Degree Level: Masters, PhD, Post Doctoral
  • Who can Apply: European and International Students
  • Deadline: 10th October 2024

 

Overview of the Ireland Government Postgraduate Scholarship

The scholarship is for new international students as well as for those already studying in eligible Irish Universities.

New students can apply for the research masters, PhD, and Post Doctoral programs in any discipline.

The scholarship is competitive with a success rate of 18% in the past five years.

IELTS/TOEFL is not required by the Irish Research Council. However, it is strongly recommended that the applicants check the requirements set by the university to which they are applying.

Applicants do not have to be registered students at an eligible (Higher Education Institute) HEI before applying for a Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship award.

An applicant must be primarily supervised by the mentor/supervisor. The scholarship begins in September 2025.

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Degree Type and Duration

The normal duration of the funding is from one to four years. An applicant who is new and applying for the Govt of Ireland Postgraduate scholarship program is eligible to apply for funding for the full duration of the degree as outlined below.

  • Research Masters Degree: 1 Year
  • Structured research master’s degree: 2 Year
  • Traditional doctoral degree: 3 Years
  • Structured doctoral degree: 4 Years

Eligible Fields

The funding is available across all disciplines.

  • Engineering
  • Humanities and Arts
  • Business
  • Law
  • General Sciences
  • Natural Sciences
  • Health Sciences
  • Social Sciences

 

Participating HEI Institutes

Select your course in any of these universities, and apply to the university. Get an acceptance letter from the supervisor, and then apply for the Ireland Government Postgraduate scholarship program.

  • Atlantic Technological University
  • Dublin City University
  • Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies
  • Dublin Dental Hospital
  • Dundalk Institute of Technology
  • Dún Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design & Technology
  • Marino Institute of Education
  • Mary Immaculate College
  • Maynooth University
  • Munster Technological University
  • National College of Art and Design
  • National College of Ireland
  • RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences
  • Royal Irish Academy
  • Royal Irish Academy of Music
  • South East Technological University
  • Technological University Dublin
  • Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest
  • Trinity College Dublin
  • University College Cork
  • University College Dublin
  • University of Galway
  • University of Limerick

 

Benefits of the Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship 2025 (For Masters, and Doctoral)

The Value of the scholarship is a maximum of €31,000 per annum

  • Selected students will receive a stipend of €22,000/year.
  • The student will receive research expenses of €3,250 per year.
  • The candidates will get to study at the world’s leading universities in Ireland.
  • The scholarship is also towards contribution to fees, including non-EU fees, up to a maximum of €5,750 per annum.

Benefits of the Ireland Post Doctoral Fellowship 2025 (For Post Doctoral)

  • A salary of €46,305 in the first year and €47,879 in the second year.
  • Employer’s PRSI contribution.
  • Eligible direct research expenses of €5,000 per annum.

 

Eligibility Criteria

  • The scholarship is open to all applicants from all countries as well and Irish students can also apply.
  • To proceed to the application form, applicants must first pass a preliminary eligibility quiz on their online system.
  • No age limitation.
  • Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree to apply for a Master’s program, and a Master’s degree to apply for a PhD program.
  • Students awaiting their results may apply. However, they must provide a provisional certificate from their home institution.
  • Applicants must submit their overall degree results on the application form, which must be endorsed by the host institution and verifiable on an official transcript.
  • All applicants must have a willing supervisor who can guide them on their research projects during their studies in Ireland.
  • Applicant must be fluent in English. The Irish Research Council does not require IELTS/TOEFL. However, check with the Irish Institute if they need it or not.
  • Focus on Recommendation letters. Make the best of it. Read How to Make a Recommendation Letter for a Scholarship
  • I will recommend you to please read the Call for Application as it contains all the details, process, requirements, and everything that is not covered here.

Dates to Note

  • Result: April 2025
  • Supervisor and Mentor Deadline: 17th October 2024
  • Semester Begins: September 2025

 

Application Process

  1. Read the Call for Document
  2. Apply to an Eligible Irish Institute.
  3. Get an offer from the Supervisor.
  4. Complete the Ireland Government Postgraduate scholarship application online.

The Link to the official website is given below. You will find their Call for Documents, Supervisor Form, FAQs, and Online application forms.

 

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