The Irish Government invites researchers from all over the world to apply for an international scholarship for Masters and PhD funded by the Irish Ministry of Education and Research. The scholarship is open to all students wishing to complete research and doctoral programs in the Kingdom of Ireland.
About the Irish Government Scholarship for Masters and PhD
The Irish Government Scholarship for 2020 is one of the best scholarships around the world. It is a great opportunity for students from all over the world to study at the best universities in Ireland.
The program provides outstanding students with the opportunity to direct their research at the early stage of the work, working with the supervisor, in their chosen area of interest.
The Government of Ireland’s Postgraduate Scholarship Program is highly competitive, with an average success rate of 18% over the past five years. Successful applicants who become scientists under the program are recognized and demonstrate world-class potential as future research leaders.
Number of grants from the Irish Government annually:
In 2018, the Irish government awarded a total of 1,193 postgraduate scholarships, with more than 5,000 individual scholarships for excellent research awarded so far.
Details of the Irish Government Grant for 2020
Host Country: Ireland
Funded Institution: Ministry of Education and Research of the Government of Ireland
Course Level: Master’s and PhD
Duration of the scholarship for Masters and PhD:
The scholarship will provide support to suitably qualified Master’s and PhD candidates for follow-up, who want to pursue full-time research degrees in any discipline.
Applied for funding throughout the full duration of the degree as described below:
• Master’s degree in research: one year
• Master’s degree with research thesis: 2 years
• Traditional doctoral degree: 3 years
• Full doctoral degree: 4 years
Areas of study:
• Science
• Technology
• Engineering
• Mathematics
• Arts
• Humanities
• Social Sciences
Funding provided through the Irish Government grant
The total value of the scholarship will be a maximum of € 24,0004 in any accredited year and will consist of:
• A salary of € 16,000 per year
• Tuition coverage of a maximum of € 5,750 per year
• Qualified direct research expenses of € 2,250 per year
Eligibility criteria for applying to the Irish Government grant
- Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree or an equivalent degree for master’s programs.
- Applicants must have a Bachelor’s, Master’s or equivalent degree for PhD programs.
- Students who view the final graduation result can also apply.
- If the results of the bachelor’s exams are not known at the time of application, the Board may make a provisional offer of a scholarship provided that the bachelor’s degree of the researcher, or its equivalent, is of the first or second degree.
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How do you apply for the Irish Government Grant for 2020?
Prospective applicants should read the 2020 Terms and Conditions carefully to ascertain whether they are eligible to apply.
All applicants must submit applications only via the Internet and sent via the Internet exclusively.
Application deadline : • The deadline for applying for the Government of Ireland Graduate Scholarship 2020 for international students is 31 October 2019.
If you are already interested in studying for a master’s or doctoral degree through the Irish Government Scholarship, you can now apply at the end of post.
SCHOLARSHIP DURATION For Masters and PhD
The scholarship will support suitably qualified research master’s and doctoral candidates pursuing, or intending to pursue, full-time research in any discipline. A scholar who is a new entrant to the postgraduate degree for which they are seeking funding is entitled to apply for funding for the full duration of the degree as outlined below:
Research Master’s Degree : 1 Year
Structured Research Master’s Degree : 2 Years
Traditional Doctoral Degree: 3 Years
Structured Doctoral Degree: 4 Years
Note
You will need to contact professors of HEI listed universities. Professor will have to agree on a proposal and you will need to submit an application online with professors consent. Sometimes the professor helps you in preparing proposal and application and sometimes you will have to do it all by yourself.
The scholarship is not in the hands of professors / advisors. IRC will grant scholarships but applications are to be sent with the collaboration of adviser. So start looking for HEI universities and shortlist professors with the same interests. Almost every field is available.
HOW TO APPLY FOR IRELAND GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPS 2020
Potential applicants should read the 2020 Terms and Conditions carefully to ascertain whether or not they are eligible to apply. Indicative versions of the applicant, supervisor and referee forms are provided for information purposes only. All participants must create and submit their forms via the online system.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
The last date to submit an application for Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship 2020 for the International Students is 31st October 2019.
