Ireland Government Scholarships 2026 (Fully Funded)
The Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship is a prestigious and fully funded program for students worldwide who wish to pursue a Master’s by Research or PhD in Ireland. Managed by Research Ireland and funded by the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, this scholarship supports talented researchers across all academic disciplines.
Degree Level
- Master’s by Research (2 years)
- Doctoral (PhD) programs (4 years)
Available Subjects
- All disciplines – Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM), Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (AHSS)
Benefits
The Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship provides up to €34,000 per year, including:
- Annual stipend of €25,000
- Tuition fee contribution (including non-EU fees) up to €5,750
- Research expenses allowance of €3,250
Eligible Nationalities
Open to applicants of all nationalities.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Hold a first-class or upper second-class honours bachelor’s degree or equivalent (or a Master’s degree if not).
- Be affiliated with an Eligible Research Body in Ireland.
- Be a new entrant to the postgraduate degree or have completed no more than one year.
- Work under the guidance of a primary supervisor at an eligible Irish institution.
- Submit the application in English or Irish.
Why Apply for the Government of Ireland Scholarship?
- Open to all nationalities with special opportunities for both EU and non-EU students.
- Covers Master’s by Research and PhD programs across all subjects.
- Prestigious recognition of academic excellence and research potential.
- Transparent selection process with international peer review.
- Supports bottom-up, independent research projects.
Application Procedure
- Complete the eligibility quiz on the Research Ireland portal.
- Submit the application online before the deadline.
- Ensure supervisor and research office endorsements are submitted on time.
- Applications must be original, complete, and within the word limits.
Important Dates
- Application Opens: 11 September
- Application Deadline: 23 October
- Supervisor Deadline: 6 November
- Research Office Endorsement: 13 November
- Results Announcement: April (next year)
- Scholarship Start Date: 1 September (next year)
Note: Deadlines may vary visit official website for more updates.
Final Thoughts
The Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship 2026 is a golden opportunity for ambitious researchers to pursue a fully funded Master’s or PhD in Ireland. Open to students of all nationalities and academic disciplines, this program equips future scholars with the resources, mentorship, and recognition needed to become world-class research leaders.
For more details visit the official call.
