Scholarship
Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship Programme
This programme provides funding for high-quality research at the postgraduate level in any discipline. It supports students pursuing master's by research or PhD degrees at eligible Irish higher education institutions.
About this scholarship
Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship Programme is offered by Research Ireland at master and phd level. The award is valued at Up to €31,000 per year, provided as living stipend support. Funding is renewable, so it can continue across more than one year of study subject to the provider's conditions.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as living stipend funding. Applicants selected receive Up to €31,000 per year. Selection is merit-based, so academic and personal achievement carry the most weight.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at master and phd level. No nationality restriction is recorded for this award.
Eligibility
Open to domestic and international students pursuing research-based postgraduate degrees in Ireland.
How to apply
Applications close on 2026-01-01. Requirements are set by the provider and can change between intakes, so verify each item on the official page before submitting.
Eligible study levels
master and phd
Funding basis
Merit-based
Some scholarship details still require source confirmation. Confirm the study destination and applicant eligibility with the provider before applying.
Key details
- Provider
- Research Ireland
- Award
- Up to €31,000 per year
- Funding type
- living stipend
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- master and phd
- Nationality
- No restriction recorded
- Deadline
- Closed · 2026-01-01
- Renewable
- Yes
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-09-20