Opportunity for researchers – Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship Programme Now Open  

The Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship is now accepting applications. It is aimed at individuals seeking to pursue a Master’s, PhD, or Postdoc. Here at Shannon ABC, we look forward to working with individuals interested in working in the fields of: (?)

What’s included in MSc and PhD Scholarship Programmes?

• A stipend of €22,000
• A contribution to fees, including non-European Union fees, paid to the host institution, up to a maximum of €5,750
• Eligible direct research expenses of €3,250 to enable the awardee to carry out the research project

What’s included in the Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme? 

• A salary of €46,305 in the first year of the award and €47,879 in the second year of the award
• Eligible direct research expenses of €5,000 per annum.

What is the key information? 

• There is no age limit for applicants to be eligible for either programme type
• Applications need to be made in either the Irish or English language.

What are the deadlines for this open call? 

• 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

If you are interested in joining Shannon ABC and applying for this programme, please contact: 

Tim Yeomans 

📧 tim.yeomans@mtu.ie 

(Email Subject Line: “Prospective IRC applicant”) 

If you would like to learn more about this instrument and how Shannon ABC uses it, or if you are interested in working with Shannon ABC, please contact us