The ICARUS Climate Research Centre at Maynooth University is thrilled to announce a fully funded PhD Scholarship for one student intending to begin their PhD studies in September 2025. This prestigious scholarship is part of an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-funded project (2025–2029) focused on event attribution related to climatic extremes in Ireland.
Scholarship Overview
The successful candidate will contribute to a groundbreaking research project analyzing the impacts of human-induced climate change on historical Irish climatic extremes. This will involve collaboration with esteemed experts, including Prof. Peter Thorne, colleagues at ICARUS, and the World Weather Attribution (WWA) group at Imperial College London.
The project includes regular, fully funded trips to London to foster international collaboration, providing the student with an exceptional opportunity to engage in global climate research.
Scholarship Benefits
- Annual Value: €25,000, covering both living expenses and tuition fees.
- Duration: 4 years, subject to annual progress reviews.
- Additional Opportunities:
- Participation in near real-time Irish and global analyses under WWA auspices.
- Contributions to community engagement, communication, and outreach activities.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- A first-class or 2.1 honours primary degree or a relevant Master’s degree in disciplines such as: meteorology and climate, environmental science, statistics, or geography.
- Experience with computer programming.
- Experience handling large datasets.
- Strong teamworking skills.
Desirable Criteria
- Experience with climate datasets.
- Knowledge of midlatitude region meteorology.
- Prior experience with media.
Application Process
Applicants are required to submit the following documents:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Personal statement (maximum 2 pages).
- Relevant academic final transcripts.
- Research proposal (maximum 1,000 words).
Selection Process
- All eligible applications will be reviewed.
- Shortlisted candidates may be invited for an interview, with further details provided by the Department.
The last date to apply for this PhD Scholarship offered by Maynooth University is 28 February 2025, at 23:59 GMT using this application announcement letter: https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/sites/default/files/assets/document/PhD_EPA.pdf.
