Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship Programme
Research Ireland scholarship supporting suitably qualified postgraduate candidates pursuing full-time research at an Irish university, with a stipend of ~€25,000/year plus fees and research expenses.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Master’s, PhD, Research
Destination
Ireland
Funding
~€25,000 per year stipend + fee support up to €5,750/year + research expenses up to €3,250/year. Duration and renewal terms set per award. No 2027 call currently announced — check researchireland.ie.
Eligible applicants
Postgraduate research candidates; all nationalities; full-time research in any discipline at an eligible Irish higher education institution; no citizenship restriction
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Overview
Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship Programme is offered by Research Ireland for Master’s, PhD, Research study in Ireland. Details were checked against the provider’s official page on October 11, 2026.
Application checklist
What you’ll need
The confirmed essentials for this application. Always check the official source before applying.
- University admissionMust be proposing to pursue or currently pursuing full-time postgraduate research at an eligible Irish HEI; host institution submits the application
- Research proposal (submitted through host institution)Required
- CV and academic recordRequired
What this scholarship covers
~€25,000/year stipend
Included
Fee support up to €5,750/year
Included
Research expenses up to €3,250/year
Included
~€25,000 per year stipend + fee support up to €5,750/year + research expenses up to €3,250/year. Duration and renewal terms set per award. No 2027 call currently announced — check researchireland.ie. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Checked against the official criteria on October 11, 2026
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
Conditional
Scholarship scope
Organization scholarship
Last eligibility check
October 11, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Applicant group: International and Irish/EU subject to rules.
- International eligibility
- Open to international applicants.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordRequired
- Suitably qualified postgraduate candidates; must have identified a research project and supervisor at an eligible Irish HEI
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- Ireland
Official eligibility summary
Open to: Postgraduate research candidates; all nationalities; full-time research in any discipline at an eligible Irish higher education institution; no citizenship restriction. Research Ireland also sets academic, admission, and any nationality or residence rules on its official page.
Applicant profile
- Postgraduate research candidates; all nationalities; full-time research in any discipline at an eligible Irish higher education institution; no citizenship restriction
Study route
- Master’s, PhD, Research study in Ireland
Current-cycle criteria
- Open to: Postgraduate research candidates; all nationalities; full-time research in any discipline at an eligible Irish higher education institution; no citizenship restriction. Research Ireland also sets academic, admission, and any nationality or residence rules on its official page.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
The required documents are summarized above. Confirm the final checklist with the official provider before you apply.
How to apply
- 1
Identify a research project and supervisor at an eligible Irish HEI
- 2
Your host institution submits the application to Research Ireland (applicants do not apply directly)
- 3
Monitor researchireland.ie for any future call announcement
Application timeline
Application cycle
2026 call closed October 2025. No 2027 call announced as of October 2026 (Maynooth University indicates no new call planned). Monitor researchireland.ie for any future calls.
The listed deadline is October 23, 2025. Confirm it on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
Research Ireland
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 11, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
The listed deadline is October 23, 2025. Confirm that it remains current on the official provider page.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.