Ireland UCD Fully-Funded PhD Scholarships for UK/EU and International Students 2018

  • University College Dublin
  • PhD
  • Regional Economics
  • International Students, European Union Students
  • Ireland
Ireland UCD Fully-Funded PhD Scholarships.

Ireland UCD Fully-Funded PhD Scholarships.



Scholarship Description:

Ireland UCD Fully-Funded PhD Scholarships for UK/EU and International Students 2018 is open for International Students, European Union Students . The scholarship allows PhD level programm(s) in the field of Regional Economics taught at University College Dublin . The deadline of the scholarship is .

Scholarship Description: The University College Dublin is delighted to announce 2 fully-funded 4-year PhD Scholarships in Technology Evolution in Regional Economies (ERC – TechEvo) at the Spatial Dynamics Lab in Ireland. UK/EU and International students are eligible to apply for this scholarship programme.


The ERC TechEvo project aims to investigate how specific regional knowledge capabilities influence the evolution of local technology trajectories and thus shape geographies of economic prosperity.


About University: University College Dublin is a research university in Dublin, Ireland. It has over 1,482 faculty and 32,000 students, and it is Ireland’s largest university.


Degree Level: Scholarships are available to pursue Ph.D. programme.


Available Subject: Scholarships are awarded in Technology Evolution in Regional Economies (ERC – TechEvo) at the Spatial Dynamics Lab, University College Dublin.


Scholarship Award:




  • EU/UK Students: €25,000/£22,000 per annum

  • Students: €31,500/£28,000 per annum (this includes a fee waiver and an annual stipend of about €18,000/£16,000 per annum).


Eligible Nationalities: UK/EU and International students are eligible to apply for this scholarship programme.


Eligibility Criteria: Applications are invited from enthusiastic and talented candidates with a research Master’s degree in the fields or related disciplines outlined above. We are looking for applicants who have:




  • Prior knowledge of and interest in theories of innovation and technological change.

  • A strong background in quantitative methodologies and analysis techniques.

  • Experience with spatial (econometric) analysis methods and expertise in the analysis of large-scale socio-economic and/or micro-level datasets are considered an asset.

  • Programming skills (R, Java, Python, etc.) and previous training in statistical (SPSS, STATA, SAS), spatial (GIS), and Social Network Analysis (UCI, Pajek, Gephi) software environments are desired, but not essential.

  • Excellent scientific writing and planning skills.

  • Good communication skills and an excellent command of spoken and written English are essential.


Language Requirements: Good communication skills and an excellent command of spoken and written English are essential.


Application Procedure: To apply, please forward a detailed CV, your university transcripts (BA, MSc, etc.), the names of two references, your master thesis and/or any publications you have authored (a URL or a PDF) along with a letter outlining your motivation for applying for one of these positions (max. 2 pages, single-spaced), to Dr. Kogler at dieter.kogler-at-ucd.ie.  Please e-mail your application by 22 January 2018 at the very latest.  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by the end of January 2018; anticipated start date is May or September, 2018.



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Deadline: January 22, 2018

Degree Level:

Ireland UCD Fully-Funded PhD Scholarships for UK/EU and International Students 2018 is available to undertake PhD level programs at University College Dublin.

Available Subjects:

Following subject are available to study under this scholarship program.

  • Regional Economics
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