Ireland Government Postgraduate Scholarship 2026 (Funded)

The Call for the Ireland Government Postgraduate Scholarship 2026 is now open. International applicants from around the world are eligible to apply. The Purpose of the Irish Government Postgraduate Scholarship is to undertake a Master’s or Doctoral Program from the Irish Institutes in any discipline. The scholarship is funded by the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, and managed by the Irish Research Council (IRC). Below are more details about the requirements of the scholarship, financial benefits, and the application process.

Details About the Ireland Government Postgraduate Scholarship 2026

• Host Country: Ireland
• Degree Level: Master’s, PhD
• Who can Apply: European and International Students
• Deadline: 23rd October 2025

Financial Benefits

The Scholarship Covers:

• Grant Value: Up to €34,000 per year.
• Breakdown:
  • Stipend: €25,000
  • Fees: Up to €5,750 (including non-EU fees)
  • Direct Costs: €3,250 for research expenses.

Duration of the Scholarship

• Master’s by Research: 2 years of funding to be granted.
• Doctoral Degree (PhD): 4 years of funding to be granted.

Participating Irish Universities

• Atlantic Technological University
• Dublin City University
• Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies
• Dublin Dental Hospital
• Dundalk Institute of Technology
• Dún Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design & Technology
• Marino Institute of Education
• Mary Immaculate College
• Maynooth University
• Munster Technological University
• National College of Art and Design
• National College of Ireland
• RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences
• Royal Irish Academy
• Royal Irish Academy of Music
• South East Technological University
• Technological University Dublin
• Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest
• Trinity College Dublin
• University College Cork
• University College Dublin
• University of Galway
• University of Limerick

Eligible Fields

• Engineering
• Humanities and Arts
• Business
• Law
• General Sciences
• Natural Sciences
• Health Sciences
• Social Sciences

Eligibility Criteria

• Open to All: This scholarship is open to applicants from all countries, including Ireland.
• Eligibility Check: You must first pass an online eligibility quiz to access the application form.
• Academic Requirements:
  • For a Master’s program, you need a Bachelor’s degree.
  • For a PhD program, you need a Master’s degree.
  • You can apply while awaiting results, but you’ll need a provisional certificate.
• No Age Limit: There is no age restriction for applicants.
• Supervisor Requirement: You must have a willing supervisor to guide you on your research project in Ireland.
• English Proficiency: You must be fluent in English. While the Irish Research Council doesn’t require IELTS/TOEFL, you should confirm the specific requirements with your chosen Irish institution.
• Application Submission: You’ll need to submit your overall degree results, which must be verified on an official transcript and endorsed by your host institution.

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
• Award Start Date: September 1, 2026

Application Process

1. Read the Call for Application
2. Get an offer from the Supervisor.
3. Complete the Irish Government Postgraduate scholarship application online.

The Link to the official website is below. You will find their Call for Documents, Supervisor Form, FAQs, and Online application forms.