Plan Your Future Abroad — Explore Now! SCHOLARSHIPS WORK-VISA STUDY-VISA
Plan Your Future Abroad — Explore Now! SCHOLARSHIPS WORK-VISA STUDY-VISA
The Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship Programme is an established national initiative, funded by the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, and managed by the Council. A new national research agency, Taighde Éireann/Research Ireland, has been established by the government. The agency will amalgamate the work of the Irish Research Council and Science Foundation Ireland. The full operation of Taighde Éireann will be enabled over the coming period.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Programme Name | Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship Programme (GOIPG) |
| Managed By | Irish Research Council |
| Purpose | To support outstanding research at master’s and doctoral levels across all disciplines |
| Eligible Levels | Master’s by Research and PhD |
| Disciplines Covered | All academic disciplines (Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, Engineering, Technology, and Science) |
| Funding Duration | 1–2 years for Master’s, up to 4 years for PhD |
| Stipend (Annual) | €22,000 |
| Tuition Fees Covered | Up to €5,750 per year (including non-EU fees) |
| Research Expenses | Up to €3,250 per year |
| Application Type | Individual researcher application with supervisor endorsement |
| Who Can Apply | Students intending to pursue or already pursuing postgraduate research in Ireland |
| Eligibility (Summary) | Strong academic record; must not have received prior funding for the same degree level; must have a host institution in Ireland |
| Assessment Criteria | Academic excellence, research potential, and impact of the proposal |
| Competition Level | Highly competitive (approx. 18% success rate) |
| Application Opens | Usually August each year |
| Application Deadline | Usually early October |
| Results Announcement | Typically in April following the application year |
| Funding Start Date | Usually September of the following year |
| Host Institutions | Recognized higher education institutions in Ireland |
| Fields Supported | Open to all — from archaeology to zoology |
| Additional Notes | Applicants must have a supervisor and institution willing to host their research |
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