The Ireland Government Postgraduate Scholarship 2026 is now open. This is a completely funded scheme that invites international students across the globe to pursue either a Master by Research or a doctoral (PhD) course in the top universities and establishments in Ireland.
This scholarship is offered to help fund a postgraduate study in Ireland and offers good financial support to postgraduate studies in Ireland and administered by the Irish Research Council (IRC) with funds provided by the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science.
Scholarship Information.
- Host Country: Ireland
- Degree Level: Master’s, PhD
- Who Can Apply: European and International Students.
- Deadline: 23rd October 2025
Financial Benefits
Within the scholarship, funding up to EUR34,000 per annum, the scholarship covers:
- Stipend: EUR25,000
- Tuition Fees: EUR5,750 (non-EU) at most.
- Research Expenses: EUR3,250
- Duration of Scholarship
- Master’s by Research: 2 years
- PhD Program: 4 years
Universities in Ireland:
- Atlantic Technological University.
- Dublin City University
- Dublin Institute of higher education.
- Dublin Dental Hospital
- Dundalk Institute of Technology.
- Dun Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology.
- Marino School of Education.
- Mary Immaculate College
- Maynooth University
- Munster Technological University.
- College of Art and Design, National.
- National College of Ireland
- University of Medicine and Health Sciences, RCSI.
- Royal Irish Academy
- Royal Irish Academy of Music
- South east technological University.
- Technological University of Dublin.
- Technological University of the Shannon: Mid West Midlands.
- Trinity College Dublin
- University College Cork
- University College Dublin
- University of Galway
- University of Limerick
Fields of Study
- Engineering
- Humanities and Arts
- Business
- Law
- General Sciences
- Natural Sciences
- Health Sciences
- Social Science
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Academic Requirements:
- The applicants of the Masters have to possess the Bachelor of degree.
- The candidates that apply to PhD applications are required to have a Master degree.
- Temporary certificates can be used until the results are obtained.
- No Age Limit for applicants.
- Need to find a supervisor in Ireland who would be willing to mentor your research project.
- English Proficiency: not required, IELTS/TOEFL specified by the IRC but requirements by institutions.
- Should be able to provide official transcripts that are confirmed by the host institution.
Application Timeline
- Application Opens: September 11, 2025
- FAQ Submission Deadline: October 16, 2025
- Applicant Deadline: October 23, 2025
- Supervisor/Mentor Deadline: November 6, 2025
- Research Office Endorsement Deadline: November 13, 2025
- Outcome Notification: End of April 2026
Application Process
- Thoroughly go through the official Call for Applications.
- Get the approval of a supervisor to your research project.
- Finalise and send your online submission of application to the Ireland Government Postgraduate Scholarship.
Apply Here: https://research.ie/funding/goipg/
