The Fully Funded Government of Ireland Scholarships is an established nationwide initiative, funded by the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, and overseen by the Council.
Distinguishing itself within the realm of Irish research, the Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship Programme complements other avenues of funded postgraduate education in the country. Notable features include personalized and prestigious awards tied to the applicant’s name, an impartial selection process utilizing international expert peer review, funding spanning a diverse array of disciplines, and support for unguided, original research, except for projects funded by strategic partners. Innovative proposals that tackle emerging research domains or introduce creative methodologies are actively encouraged. The program places a premium on interdisciplinary proposals, recognizing that the advancement of foundational knowledge often involves the integration of perspectives, techniques, and information from multiple fields.
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Fully Funded Government Of Ireland Scholarships 2024
Scholarship Eligibility
The eligibility criteria for the Fully Funded Government of Ireland Scholarships are stated below:
1. Open to students from the European Union (EU), Switzerland, Iceland, Norway, and Liechtenstein, as well as international students globally, the scholarship program welcomes applicants at various levels of study.
2. In cases where applicants’ undergraduate examination results are not available during the application phase, the Council might extend a provisional scholarship offer under the condition that the scholar’s bachelor’s degree outcome is either a first-class or upper second-class honors.
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3. Eligibility criteria include holding a bachelor’s degree for applying to a master’s program and having a master’s degree for those seeking to apply for a Ph.D. program.
Scholarship Benefits
The benefits of the Fully Funded Government of Ireland Scholarships are:
1. A stipend of €19,000 per annum;
2. A contribution to fees, including non-EU fees, up to a maximum of €5,750 per annum; and
3. Eligible direct research expenses of €3,250 per annum.
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