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Applications are now open for the Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship Programme 2024
The Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship Programme is a well-established national initiative, funded by the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation, and Science, and managed by the Irish Research Council.
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This prestigious program is a unique part of the Irish research landscape, complementing other funded postgraduate education opportunities in Ireland.
Programme Features
- Prestigious Awards: The program offers individual, highly regarded scholarships for outstanding research, awarded in the name of the applicant.
- Objective Selection Process: The selection process is rigorous, involving international, independent expert peer reviews.
- Discipline-Spanning Funding: Scholarships are available across all disciplines, from archaeology to zoology.
- Bottom-Up Research: Awards are granted for bottom-up, non-directed research, except in cases where funding is provided by strategic partners.
- Innovative Proposals: The program encourages pioneering research proposals, especially those that address new and emerging fields or employ creative, interdisciplinary approaches.
Scholarship Benefits
The value of the scholarship can be up to €31,000 per annum and includes the following:
- Stipend: €22,000 per annum.
- Contribution to Fees: Up to €5,750 per annum, covering both EU and non-EU fees.
- Direct Research Expenses: €3,250 per annum for eligible research-related costs.
Eligibility Requirements
Before applying for the 2024 Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship, applicants should be aware of the following criteria:
- No Age Limit: There is no age limit for applicants.
- Institutional Affiliation: All applicants must be affiliated with or admitted to an eligible Irish higher education institution or research-performing organization.
- Language: Applications must be submitted in either English or Irish.
- Application History: Applicants are ineligible if they have had two previous unsuccessful applications to this program, regardless of changes in host institution or research topic.
Selection Process
The selection timeline for the 2024 Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship is as follows:
- Call Opens: 29 August 2024
- FAQ Deadline: 03 October 2024, 16:00 (Irish time)
- Applicant Deadline: 10 October 2024, 16:00 (Irish time)
- Supervisor/Mentor Deadline: 17 October 2024, 16:00 (Irish time)
- Research Office Endorsement Deadline: 24 October 2024, 16:00 (Irish time)
- Call Outcome: End of April 2025
- Award Start Date: 01 September 2025
This scholarship offers an exceptional opportunity for postgraduate students to engage in cutting-edge research in Ireland, with significant financial support and access to a collaborative academic community.
Application Deadline: October 3, 2024
