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Research Ireland (formerly Irish Research Council) · Ireland

Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship

Awaiting next round

Funded research degrees in Ireland in every discipline: a yearly stipend, fees and research expenses.

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Program at a glance

Application status
Awaiting next round
Funding amount
€25,000 a year stipend, fees up to €5,750 and €3,250 research expenses
Listed deadline
Closed; the next call may change
Who can apply
Students.
Where
Anywhere in Ireland
Pays for
Paying for school, Research
Study level
Graduate school (master's or PhD)

Who it's intended for

Details
Research master's and PhD applicants at Irish higher education institutions; open to EU and non-EU applicants.

Source checked against the funder's website on October 24, 2026. From a university page; check researchireland.ie for the next call. Always confirm current details with the funder.

Still to confirm

A profile match does not check every requirement. Confirm these points on the funder's page before applying.

  • Whether the current intake is accepting applications, and its exact cutoff time and timezone.
  • Research master's and PhD applicants at Irish higher education institutions; open to EU and non-EU applicants.
  • Any registration, membership or previous-funding restrictions.
  • Which costs are covered and what supporting documents are needed.

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