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2025 Hardiman PhD Scholarships

Funding varies

University of Galway · Ireland

2025 Call Open for fully funded Hardiman PhD Scholarships at University of Galway, IrelandApply nowWho are these scholarships for? Excellent students starting their PhD in September 2025. We seek high-achieving dynamic individuals, who have an appetite for the research world and creativity, who...

PHD

Faculty of Science and Engineering Doctoral Scholarship: Department of Computer Science: Music Information Retrieval for Irish Traditional Music

Funding varies

Maynooth University · Ireland

Details of the Scholarship AwardThe Faculty of Science and Engineering at Maynooth University are pleased to announce that a Maynooth University Doctoral Scholarship will be available in the department of Computer Science for a suitably qualified and successful applicant intending to commence their...

PHD

Maynooth University Department of Chemistry PhD Scholarship

Funding varies

Maynooth University · Ireland

Details of the Scholarship AwardThe Department of Chemistry at Maynooth University is pleased to announce that a PhD Scholarship will be available for suitably qualified and successful applicants intending to commence their PhD studies in January 2027. Supervisor: Dr Sousa JavannikkhahProject...

PHD

University of Galway 2026 Hardiman PhD Scholarships

Funding varies

University of Galway · Ireland

The 2026 Hardiman PhD Scholarship applications at the University of Galway are now open.Our university champions the role of foundational, curiosity-driven research in expanding our understanding of the world and inspiring innovation. Our research community is engaged in global challenges, national...

PHD

Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship Programme 2025-2026

Fully funded

Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship Programme · Ireland

MASTERS

Hardiman PhD Scholarships 2026 in Ireland – Fully Funded

Fully funded

Fully Fund · Ireland

Applications are now open for the Hardiman PhD Scholarships 2026 in Ireland. Offered by the University of Galway, the fully funded scholarship program is an excellent opportunity for research students. The program invites talented individuals from all across the world who are passionate about creative and innovative research. The international scholarship program will cover the tuition fees of selected students. Moreover, scholars will also receive a stipend of €25,000 annually.

PHD

Ireland Fellows Programme 2026 – Fully Funded Postgraduate Scholarships for Africa

Fully funded

Fully Fund · Ireland

Fully Funded Postgraduate Scholarships for Future African Leaders

MASTERS

Ireland Fellows Programme Asia 2026-2027 (Fully-funded)

Fully funded

Ireland

Applications are open for the Ireland Fellows Programme Asia 2026-2027 . The Ireland Fellows Programme enables early to mid-career professionals from eligible countries, with leadership potential, to benefit from a prestigious, world-class, quality education contributing to capacity building. It offers selected students the opportunity to undertake a fully funded one-year master’s level programme at a higher education institution (HEI) in Ireland.

MASTERS

Ireland Fellows Programme Frank Ferguson Fellowship in Engineering 2026-2027 for Zambia (Fully-funded)

Fully funded

University of Galway · Ireland

The Ireland Fellows Programme is fully funded by the Irish Government and is offered under the auspices of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). The Programme aligns with the Irish Government’s commitments under Global Ireland and the national implementation plan for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), The Global Island: Ireland’s Foreign Policy for a Changing World, A Better World: Ireland’s Policy for International Development, and Ireland’s International Education Strategy, as well as Global Ireland: Ireland’s Strategy for Africa to 2025; Global Ireland: Delivering in the Asia Paci

MASTERS

Ireland Fellows Programme Seán MacBride Fellowship 2026-2027 (Fully-funded)

Fully funded

Ireland

The award covers programme fees, flights, accommodation and living costs.

MASTERS

Ireland Fellows Programme – Courtney Fellowship 2027/2028 (Fully-funded)

Fully funded

Government of Ireland · Ireland

The Ireland Fellows Programme is fully funded by the Government of Ireland through the Department of Foreign Affairs, with implementation support in Ireland from ICOS.

MASTERS

Ireland Fellows Programme: Roger Casement Fellowship 2027-2028

Fully funded

Government of Ireland · Ireland

The Ireland Fellows Programme is fully funded by the Government of Ireland through the Department of Foreign Affairs, with implementation support in Ireland from ICOS.

MASTERS

John Thompson Scholarship 2026 in Ireland (Full Fee Scholarship)

Funding varies

Ireland

The Dublin City University (DCU) invites international students for the John Thompson Scholarship 2026 in Ireland. The Full Fee Scholarship is a unique opportunity for individuals looking to pursue a career in Digital Marketing and Media. The program covers full tuition fee for the Digital Marketing program, allowing students to focus fully on their studies.

MASTERS

Kader Asmal Fellowship Programme 2027/2028 for Postgraduate Study in Ireland

Fully funded

Eligible Programme · Ireland

• Ireland Fellows Programme awards are fully funded. The award includes the payment of academic fees; visa application fees; medical and travel insurance; economy flights to and from Ireland; and the Irish residence permit fee. Allowances include the following: • A settling-in allowance towards items needed on arrival in Ireland; • A completion and departure allowance at the end of the study period; • A monthly living stipend of €700 (subject to review); • Student accommodation arranged and paid for trimesters 1 and 2 (normally September to May), and in trimester 3 a monthly accommodation stipend of €800- €1000 depending on location in Ireland (subject to review). In addition, the Ireland Fellows Programme features many extracurricular, training and volunteering opportunities to help you make the most of your experience in Ireland.

MASTERS

Royal Society – Research Ireland University Research Fellowship 2026

Fully funded

Research Ireland University · Ireland

The scheme provides a salary contribution based on the Research Ireland Research Fellow scale (Level 3) for the first five years and Senior Research Fellow scale (Level 4) for the remaining three years, and institutional overheads, at 30% of the value of the award (less equipment). Research expenses (up to €90,000 per annum) will also be provided.

PHD

The Irish Aid Courtney Fellowship 2027/2028 for young Burundians (Fully Funded Study in Ireland)

Fully funded

International Peace Studies Programme · Ireland

MASTERS

The Irish Government 2027/2028 Frank Ferguson Fellowship in Engineering for young Zambians (Fully Funded Study in Ireland)

Fully funded

University of Galway · Ireland

• Ireland Fellows Programme awards are fully funded. The award includes the payment of academic fees; visa application fees; medical and travel insurance; economy flights to and from Ireland; and the Irish residence permit fee. Allowances include the following: • A settling-in allowance towards items needed on arrival in Ireland; • A completion and departure allowance at the end of the study period; • A monthly living stipend of €700 (subject to review); • Student accommodation arranged and paid for trimesters 1 and 2 (normally • September to May), and in trimester 3 a monthly accommodation stipend of €800- • €1000 depending on location in Ireland (subject to review). • In addition, the Ireland Fellows Programme features many extracurricular, training and volunteering • opportunities to help you make the most of your experience in Ireland.

MASTERS

The Seán MacBride Fellowship Programme 2027/2028 for early to mid-career Namibian Professionals (Fully Funded Study in Ireland)

Fully funded

Ireland

• Ireland Fellows Programme awards are fully funded. The award includes the payment of academic fees; visa application fees; medical and travel insurance; economy flights to and from Ireland; and the Irish residence permit fee. Allowances include the following: • A settling-in allowance towards items needed on arrival in Ireland; • A completion and departure allowance at the end of the study period; • A monthly living stipend of €700 (subject to review); • Student accommodation arranged and paid for trimesters 1 and 2 (normally September to May), and in trimester 3 a monthly accommodation stipend of €800- €1000 depending on location in Ireland (subject to review). In addition, the Ireland Fellows Programme features many extracurricular, training and volunteering opportunities to help you make the most of your experience in Ireland.

MASTERS

Government of Ireland International Education Scholarships

Funding varies

Higher Education Authority, Ireland · Ireland

€10,000 stipend and a full fee waiver for one year of study at an Irish higher education institution.

MASTERS, PHDDeadline: Usually opens in January with a deadline in March.

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