Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship Programme 2021-22

Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship Programme 2021-22 is an initiative for graduate and postgraduate students. The scholarship is intended to provide adequate support to the scholars for research objectives. The selected scholars will get a stipend of EUR 18,500 per annum and other benefits. 

Irish Research Council is offering this scholarship and the scholarship amount is being funded by the Government of Ireland. 

To be eligible, an applicant must:

• Be an international student
• Have a first-class or upper second-class honours bachelor’s or the equivalent degree
• Possess a master’s degree (if the applicant does not hold a first-class or upper second-class honours bachelor's or equivalent degree)
• Not have had two previous ineligible applications to the programme
• Not hold or have previously held a Council scholarship

The selected candidates will receive the following benefits - 

• A stipend of €18,500 per annum
• A contribution to fees, including non-EU fees, up to a maximum of €5,750 per annum
• Direct research expenses of €3,250 per annum

Eligible candidates can apply for the fellowship through the following steps -
Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button below. 
Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button and select the 'Applicant' option.
Step 4: Fill in the required details and submit the application form.

• Academic transcripts
• Research proposal
• Two referees' details

All the applications received will be assessed by the Council on the basis of the material provided in it. 

Application Beginning Date: 2nd September 2021
FAQ Deadline: 14th October 2021
Application Deadline: 21st October 2021
Supervisor and Referee Deadline: 4th November 2021
Research Office Endorsement Deadline: 18th November 2021
Result Declaration: End of March 2022
Scholarship Beginning Date: 1st September 2022

• The scholars must engage full-time in their scholarship during the funding term and not assume any other duties that would adversely affect the research. 
• From time to time, the Council will require the scholar to attend events or meetings as arranged by the Council.