Ireland Government Scholarship

The Ireland Government Scholarship also known as the Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship Programme is a well-established national initiative run by the Council and financed by the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science.

The Irish Research Council collaborates with enterprise, civil society, and with the government to leverage the skills, knowledge, and talent of researchers to achieve maximum benefit for society.

• Individual, prestigious prizes in the applicant’s name for outstanding research
• An impartial selection procedure based on worldwide, independent expert peer review
• Financing across all disciplines, from archaeology to zoology
• With the exception of those sponsored by our strategic funding partners, including prizes for bottom-up, non-directed research

The scholarship encourages proposals covering new and emerging topics of study, as well as those offering creative, and novel techniques. It also welcomes Interdisciplinary proposals since it is recognized that improving basic understanding requires the integration of information, methodologies, tools, and viewpoints from two or more fields.

Why Study in Ireland?

The Republic of Ireland is a unique and enjoyable study abroad location, with one of the best education systems in the world, beautiful surroundings, and rich culture. Ireland, which is located on the west coast of the United Kingdom and is bounded by the Atlantic Ocean, is home to some of the world’s top institutions.

There are several reasons to study in a foreign country. It is a highly beneficial experience that will increase your employability, improve you as a person, and assist you in obtaining a high level of education. Here are just a few of the numerous reasons to study in Ireland

• Offers world-class universities, a diverse range of degree options and globally recognised qualifications
• There are numerous excellent employment possibilities for international graduates
• Post-study work visa opportunities
• A wealth of career-enhancing skills and experiences that will help you become more employable
• A mix of city life and nature

Financial Benefits of Ireland Government Scholarship

• 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

Eligibility for Ireland Government Scholarship

• There is no upper age restriction for candidates to either program type
• All nationalities, including EU citizens, Swiss, Norwegian, Icelandic, and Liechtenstein citizens, can apply
• For Master’s degree program, students must hold Bachelor’s degree
• For PhD program, students must hold Bachelor and Master degree
• Students with an incomplete degree during the time of application may receive a provisional award of a scholarship on the condition that the student’s degree (or its equivalent) will result in first-class or upper second-class honours

Study Areas

Applicants are required to select a primary area from the following defined list:
Biological Sciences A

• Biological Sciences B
• Chemistry
• Computer Science
• Earth and Environmental Sciences
• Engineering
• Mathematics
• Physics
• Study of the Human Past
• Cultures and Cultural Production
• Individuals, Institutions, Markets, Values, Behaviour the Mind and
  Environment

Under each primary area, there is a defined list of disciplines to select from. You should choose the discipline that most closely matches your proposed research. In considering the selection, you should consider the methodology and techniques used in the research project. For more details about you can refer to Research Categorization Document.

Key Dates

How to Apply?

You should read the call documentation carefully to ascertain whether or not you are eligible to apply. You must create and submit your forms via the online system.

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