Irish Research Council Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship Programme

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 Irish Research Council. The programme offers individual, prestigious awards for excellent research in the name of the applicant, with an objective selection process using international, independent expert peer review. Funding is available across all disciplines, from archaeology to zoology, for bottom-up, non-directed research. Pioneering proposals addressing new and emerging fields of research or those introducing creative, innovative approaches are welcomed. Proposals of an interdisciplinary nature are also encouraged as it is recognised that advancing fundamental understanding is achieved by integrating information, techniques, tools and perspectives from two or more disciplines. The programme is highly competitive, with an average success rate of 18% over the past five years. Successful awardees under the programme are recognised as demonstrating world-class potential as future research leaders. The scholarship provides comprehensive support including a stipend, tuition fees up to a maximum amount, and direct research expenses. This unique programme in the Irish research landscape complements other channels for funded postgraduate education in the Irish ecosystem.