Scholarship
Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship
A prestigious and fully funded program for students worldwide who wish to pursue a Master’s by Research or PhD in Ireland. It supports excellent individual research projects across all disciplines.
About this scholarship
Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship is offered by Irish Research Council at master and phd level. The award is valued at Full funding including stipend and tuition fees, provided as tuition and living 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 tuition and living funding. Applicants selected receive Full funding including stipend and tuition fees. 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 international students worldwide for postgraduate research in Ireland.
How to apply
Applications close on 2025-10-16. 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
- Irish Research Council
- Award
- Full funding including stipend and tuition fees
- Funding type
- tuition and living
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- master and phd
- Nationality
- No restriction recorded
- Deadline
- Closed · 2025-10-16
- Renewable
- Yes
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-09-20