The Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship Programme is an esteemed national initiative funded by the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation, and Science, and managed by the Irish Research Council. This Irish scholarship is a beacon of excellence in the Irish research landscape, offering unparalleled opportunities for postgraduate students across a broad spectrum of disciplines.
Unique Features of Irish Postgrad Scholarship
This programme is distinct in several ways:
- Prestigious Individual Awards: The scholarships are awarded based on the applicant’s research excellence.
- Objective Selection Process: The selection process involves international, independent expert peer review, ensuring a fair and rigorous evaluation.
- Inclusive of All Disciplines: Funding is available for research in all areas, from archaeology to zoology.
- Interdisciplinary and Innovative Research: Proposals that introduce new fields of research or innovative approaches are highly encouraged. Interdisciplinary research is particularly valued.
Strategic Funding Partners
The programme collaborates with several government departments and agencies, aiming to achieve shared national objectives and the strategic funding partners for 2025 include:
- Environmental Protection Agency
- Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth
- Department of Foreign Affairs
- Met Éireann
Scholarship Benefits
The value of this Ireland postgrad scholarship can be up to €31,000 per annum, comprising:
- Stipend: €22,000 per annum.
- Contribution to Fees: Up to €5,750 per annum, including non-EU fees.
- Research Expenses: €3,250 per annum for direct research costs.
Application Process
Potential applicants must read the call documentation (https://research.ie/funding/goipg/?f=postgraduate) thoroughly to ensure eligibility. Indicative versions of the applicant and supervisor forms are provided for information purposes, but all forms must be submitted via the online system.
Key Dates
- Call Open: 29 August 2024
- FAQ Deadline: 16:00 (Irish time) 03 October 2024
- Applicant Deadline: 16:00 (Irish time) 10 October 2024
- Supervisor/Mentor Deadline: 16:00 (Irish time) 17 October 2024
- Research Office Endorsement Deadline: 16:00 (Irish time) 24 October 2024
- Call Outcome: End of April 2025
- Award Start Date: 1 September 2025.
