Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship Programme 2024-2025/26: Fully Funded to Study in IrelandAugust 10, 2024 by DigitalVaults Scholarship Board
- Amount: up to €31,000 per year
- Deadline: October 3, 2024
Scholarship Overview
- Country: Ireland
- Scholarship Type: Merit-based
- Institutions: Irish Research Council
- Funded by: Government of Ireland
- Tuition Type: Full tuition
- Degree Program: Postgraduate
- Scholarship Amount: Up to €31,000 per annum
- Separate Application Required?: Yes
- Deadline: 3 October, 2024.
Key dates
Call open | 29 August 2024 |
FAQ deadline | 16:00 (Irish time) 03 October 2024 |
Applicant deadline | 16:00 (Irish time) 10 October 2024 |
Supervisor /Mentor deadline | 16:00 (Irish time) 17 October 2024 |
Research office endorsement deadline | 16:00 (Irish time) 24 October 2024 |
Call outcome | End of April 2025 |
Award start date | 1 September 2025 |
Join our Telegram Channel to Get the Latest International Scholarship Alerts and Tips.
Scholarship Benefits
The scholarship can be worth up to €31,000 per year and includes:
- A stipend of €22,000 annually.
- A contribution to fees, including non-EU fees, up to €5,750 per year.
- Eligible direct research expenses of €3,250 annually.
Eligibility
To be considered for the Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship, interested individuals should be aware of the following:
- There is no age restriction for those seeking to apply for either programme type.
- All applicants must be connected to or accepted by an eligible Irish university or research organization.
- Applications will only be reviewed if submitted in either Irish or English.
- Applicants cannot have had two prior unsuccessful attempts at the relevant programme, including any strategic partner themes. This rule applies even if the applicant has changed their host institution or research focus since a previous submission.
How to apply
Individuals considering applying should thoroughly review the call details to determine if they are qualified to apply. Sample versions of the applicant and supervisor forms are available for reference only. All participants must generate and submit their forms through the online portal.
Additional Information
The Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship is a well-established national program, financed by the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, and administered by the Council.
Official Website
https://research.ie/funding/goipg/?f=postgraduate
https://research.ie/assets/uploads/2024/07/GOIPG-2025-FAQ.pdf