Ireland Government Postgraduate Scholarship 2026 (Funded)

• Selected recipients typically receive:
• Grant Value: Up to €34,000 per year.

Breakdown:

Stipend: €25,000

• Fees: Up to €5,750 (including non-EU fees)
• Direct Costs: €3,250 for research expenses.

Duration of the Scholarship

• Master’s by Research: 2 years of funding to be granted.
• Doctoral Degree (PhD): 4 years of funding to be granted.

Participating Irish Universities

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

Eligible Fields

Engineering

Humanities and Arts

Business

General Sciences

Natural Sciences

Health Sciences

Social Sciences

• Open to All: This scholarship is open to applicants from all countries, including Ireland.
• Eligibility Check: You must first pass an online eligibility quiz to access the application form.

Academic Requirements

• For a Master’s program, you need a Bachelor’s degree.
• For a PhD program, you need a Master’s degree.
• Eligible candidates may apply while awaiting results, but you’ll need a provisional certificate.
• No Age Limit: There is no age restriction for applicants.
• Supervisor Requirement: You must have a willing supervisor to guide you on your research project in Ireland.
• English Proficiency: You must be fluent in English. While the Irish Research Council doesn’t require IELTS/TOEFL, you should confirm the specific requirements with your chosen Irish institution.
• Application Submission: You’ll need to submit your overall degree results, which must be verified on an official transcript and endorsed by your host institution.

Timeline

• Application Opens: September 11, 2025
• FAQ Submission Application deadline: October 16, 2025
• Applicant Application deadline: October 23, 2025
• Supervisor/Mentor Application deadline: November 6, 2025
• Research Office Endorsement Application deadline: November 13, 2025

Outcome Notification: End of April 2026

• Award Start Date: September 1, 2026

Application Process

Read the Call for Application

• Get an offer from the Supervisor.
• Complete the Irish Government Postgraduate scholarship application online.
• Use the official website is below. You will find their Call for Documents, Supervisor Form, FAQs, and Online application forms.