Applications are now open for the Ireland Government Postgraduate Scholarship and Postdoctoral Fellowship for the 2025 educational year. These scholarships focus on supporting master’s, doctoral, and postdoctoral researchers who are either currently recruited or planning to pursue full-time research in any field at Irish universities. The program is funded by the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation, and Science and is administered by the Irish Research Council (IRC).

Details About Ireland Government Postgraduate Scholarship Program:

Host Country: Ireland
Degree Level: Masters, PhD, Post Doctoral
Who can Apply: European and International Students
Deadline: 10th October 2024

Overview :

The scholarship is started for new worldwide students and those already studying at eligible Irish universities.

New candidates can apply for research master’s, PhD, and Postdoctoral programs in any field.

The scholarship is competitive, with an 18% success rate over the past five years.

The Irish Research Council does not require IELTS/TOEFL, but candidates should check the particular requirements of the university they’re applying to.

You don’t need to be a registered student at an eligible Higher Education Institute (HEI) before applying for the Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship.

Students must have a primary guide or manager. The scholarship starts in September 2025.

Degree Type and Duration:

The common length of funding is between one and four years. If you’re a new student applying for the Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship, you can apply for funding to cover the entire length of your degree as described below.

Research Masters Degree: 1 Year
Structured research master’s degree: 2 Year
Traditional doctoral degree: 3 Years
Structured doctoral degree: 4 Years

Eligible Fields:

Funding is available for all academic disciplines, allowing students from any field to apply. This means that whether you are in the sciences, arts, humanities, or any other field, you can seek support for your research through this scholarship program.

Engineering
Humanities and Arts
Business
Law
General Sciences
Natural Sciences
Health Sciences
Social Sciences

Participating HEI Institutes:

Choose your course in any of these universities, and apply to the university. First, get a letter from your supervisor, then apply for the Ireland Government Postgraduate scholarship program.

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

Benefits (For Masters, and Doctoral):

The scholarship is worth up to €31,000 per year.

Selected students will receive a yearly stipend of €22,000.
They will also get €3,250 per year for research expenses.
Candidates will have the opportunity to study at top universities in Ireland.
The scholarship also covers tuition fees, including non-EU fees, up to €5,750 per year.

Benefits (For Post Doctoral):

A stipend of €46,305 in the first year and €47,879 in the second year.
Employer’s PRSI contribution.
You can receive up to €5,000 per year for eligible research expenses.

Eligibility Criteria:

The scholarship is open to applicants from all countries, including Ireland.
To access the application form, applicants must first pass an initial eligibility quiz on the online system.
There is no age limit.
Students need a Bachelor’s degree to apply for a Master’s program and a Master’s degree to apply for a PhD.
Students who are waiting for their results can apply, but they must provide a provisional certificate from their home institution.
Applicants must list their overall degree results on the application form, which must be approved by the host institution and confirmed with an official transcript.
All applicants need a supervisor who will guide them on their research projects during their studies in Ireland.
Applicants must be fluent in English. The Irish Research Council doesn’t require IELTS/TOEFL, but it’s important to check if the Irish university you’re applying to requires it.

Dates to Note

Result: April 2025
Supervisor and Mentor Deadline: 17th October 2024
Semester Begins: September 2025

Application Process

Read the Call for Document
Apply to an Eligible Irish Institute.
Get an offer from the Supervisor.
Finish off the Ireland Government Postgraduate scholarship application online.

The official website link is below. There, you’ll find the document requirements, supervisor form, FAQs, and the online application forms.

Ireland Government Postgraduate Scholarship (Funded)