Fulbright/University College Dublin Graduate Taught Masters in STEM Program Award

The Fulbright/University College Dublin Graduate Taught Masters in STEM Program Award provides a comprehensive scholarship for U.S. students to pursue a one-year taught Master's degree in STEM fields at University College Dublin, Ireland. The scholarship includes a full tuition fee waiver and a monthly stipend to support living expenses. UCD is Ireland's largest and most globally engaged university, established in 1854 and ranked among the top universities worldwide. The program offers access to world-class academic programs and cutting-edge research facilities in the College of Engineering & Architecture, College of Health and Agricultural Sciences, or College of Science. In addition to academic benefits, students are invited to attend Fulbright events throughout the year and participate in an in-country orientation in September/October 2026. Grantees will experience life in Dublin, which Fulbright alumni describe as English-speaking, very welcoming, family-friendly, safe, intellectually challenging, culturally rich, and at the forefront of European community development. The grant begins in Fall 2026 to align with the academic calendar and runs for 12 months. The award includes international travel benefits, accident and sickness health benefits, 24/7 mental health support, and 12 months of non-competitive eligibility hiring status within the federal government. Applicants must already hold a Bachelor's degree and secure admission to a taught Master's program in one of the three eligible colleges at UCD. The estimated monthly stipend ranges from €1,650-€1,750, providing a maximum of €16,500-€17,500 plus the full tuition waiver.