{"id":27056,"date":"2025-09-15T01:03:45","date_gmt":"2025-09-15T01:03:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/opportunitiesforyouth.org\/?p=27056"},"modified":"2025-09-15T01:03:45","modified_gmt":"2025-09-15T01:03:45","slug":"government-of-ireland-international-student-scholarships-2023fully-funded-for-bachelorsmasters-and-phd","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/?p=27056","title":{"rendered":"Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship Programme 2026 \u2013 Fully Funded Master\u2019s &#038; PhD Opportunities"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"370\" data-end=\"701\">The <strong data-start=\"374\" data-end=\"439\">Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship Programme 2026<\/strong>\u2014funded by the <strong data-start=\"454\" data-end=\"534\">Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science<\/strong> and managed by <strong data-start=\"550\" data-end=\"588\">Taighde \u00c9ireann \u2013 Research Ireland<\/strong>\u2014is now one of the most prestigious fully funded opportunities for master\u2019s and doctoral researchers in Europe.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"703\" data-end=\"1059\">This competitive programme supports exceptional individuals across all disciplines, from <strong data-start=\"792\" data-end=\"875\">arts and humanities to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)<\/strong>, with an average <strong data-start=\"893\" data-end=\"923\">success rate of around 18%<\/strong> in recent years. Successful awardees are recognized as emerging leaders in their fields, driving world-class research and innovation.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1066\" data-end=\"1094\">Why Apply? Key Benefits<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"1096\" data-end=\"1878\">\n<li data-start=\"1096\" data-end=\"1394\">\n<p data-start=\"1098\" data-end=\"1162\"><strong data-start=\"1098\" data-end=\"1126\">Generous funding package<\/strong> worth up to <strong data-start=\"1139\" data-end=\"1159\">\u20ac34,000 per year<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1165\" data-end=\"1394\">\n<li data-start=\"1165\" data-end=\"1195\">\n<p data-start=\"1167\" data-end=\"1195\"><strong data-start=\"1167\" data-end=\"1193\">\u20ac25,000 annual stipend<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1198\" data-end=\"1268\">\n<p data-start=\"1200\" data-end=\"1268\"><strong data-start=\"1200\" data-end=\"1242\">Up to \u20ac5,750 per year for tuition fees<\/strong> (including non-EU fees)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1271\" data-end=\"1316\">\n<p data-start=\"1273\" data-end=\"1316\"><strong data-start=\"1273\" data-end=\"1314\">\u20ac3,250 annually for research expenses<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1319\" data-end=\"1394\">\n<p data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1394\"><em data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1392\">Non-EU students may request an additional \u20ac4,000 annually toward fees<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1396\" data-end=\"1450\">\n<p data-start=\"1398\" data-end=\"1450\"><strong data-start=\"1398\" data-end=\"1437\">Fully funded Master\u2019s &amp; PhD degrees<\/strong> in Ireland<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1451\" data-end=\"1545\">\n<p data-start=\"1453\" data-end=\"1545\"><strong data-start=\"1453\" data-end=\"1492\">Open to all nationalities worldwide<\/strong> (with Category 1 &amp; Category 2 eligibility streams)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1546\" data-end=\"1637\">\n<p data-start=\"1548\" data-end=\"1637\"><strong data-start=\"1548\" data-end=\"1589\">Independent international peer review<\/strong> ensures a transparent and merit-based process<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1638\" data-end=\"1700\">\n<p data-start=\"1640\" data-end=\"1700\"><strong data-start=\"1640\" data-end=\"1668\">All disciplines eligible<\/strong> \u2013 from archaeology to zoology<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1701\" data-end=\"1784\">\n<p data-start=\"1703\" data-end=\"1784\"><strong data-start=\"1703\" data-end=\"1782\">Support for innovative, interdisciplinary, and pioneering research projects<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1785\" data-end=\"1878\">\n<p data-start=\"1787\" data-end=\"1878\"><strong data-start=\"1787\" data-end=\"1843\">Awards made in the name of the individual researcher<\/strong>, promoting academic independence<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"1885\" data-end=\"1921\">Key Dates for 2026 Applications<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"1923\" data-end=\"2381\">\n<li data-start=\"1923\" data-end=\"1979\">\n<p data-start=\"1925\" data-end=\"1979\"><strong data-start=\"1925\" data-end=\"1940\">Call opens:<\/strong> 11 September 2025 (12:00 Irish time)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1980\" data-end=\"2036\">\n<p data-start=\"1982\" data-end=\"2036\"><strong data-start=\"1982\" data-end=\"1999\">FAQ deadline:<\/strong> 16 October 2025 (16:00 Irish time)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2037\" data-end=\"2099\">\n<p data-start=\"2039\" data-end=\"2099\"><strong data-start=\"2039\" data-end=\"2062\">Applicant deadline:<\/strong> 23 October 2025 (16:00 Irish time)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2100\" data-end=\"2163\">\n<p data-start=\"2102\" data-end=\"2163\"><strong data-start=\"2102\" data-end=\"2126\">Supervisor deadline:<\/strong> 6 November 2025 (16:00 Irish time)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2164\" data-end=\"2245\">\n<p data-start=\"2166\" data-end=\"2245\"><strong data-start=\"2166\" data-end=\"2207\">Research Office endorsement deadline:<\/strong> 13 November 2025 (16:00 Irish time)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2246\" data-end=\"2290\">\n<p data-start=\"2248\" data-end=\"2290\"><strong data-start=\"2248\" data-end=\"2270\">Results announced:<\/strong> End of April 2026<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2291\" data-end=\"2381\">\n<p data-start=\"2293\" data-end=\"2381\"><strong data-start=\"2293\" data-end=\"2320\">Scholarship start date:<\/strong> 1 September 2026 (or up to 1 March 2027 in specific cases)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote data-start=\"2383\" data-end=\"2589\">\n<p data-start=\"2385\" data-end=\"2589\">\u26a0\ufe0f <strong data-start=\"2388\" data-end=\"2402\">Important:<\/strong> All applicants must meet the eligibility criteria outlined in the official <strong data-start=\"2478\" data-end=\"2495\">Call Document<\/strong> (available from 11 September 2025). Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2 data-start=\"2596\" data-end=\"2621\">Scholarship Duration<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"2623\" data-end=\"2858\">\n<li data-start=\"2623\" data-end=\"2739\">\n<p data-start=\"2625\" data-end=\"2739\"><strong data-start=\"2625\" data-end=\"2649\">Master\u2019s by Research<\/strong>: Up to <strong data-start=\"2657\" data-end=\"2668\">2 years<\/strong> (or <strong data-start=\"2673\" data-end=\"2683\">1 year<\/strong> if already enrolled between 1 Sep 2025 \u2013 31 Aug 2026)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2740\" data-end=\"2858\">\n<p data-start=\"2742\" data-end=\"2858\"><strong data-start=\"2742\" data-end=\"2767\">Doctoral Degree (PhD)<\/strong>: Up to <strong data-start=\"2775\" data-end=\"2786\">4 years<\/strong> (or <strong data-start=\"2791\" data-end=\"2802\">3 years<\/strong> if already enrolled between 1 Sep 2025 \u2013 31 Aug 2026)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2860\" data-end=\"3016\">Deferrals may be allowed in cases of <strong data-start=\"2897\" data-end=\"2990\">maternity, paternity, adoptive leave, parental leave, long-term illness, or carer\u2019s leave<\/strong> with official approval.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"3023\" data-end=\"3052\">Eligibility Requirements<\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"3054\" data-end=\"3070\">Applicants<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"3071\" data-end=\"3838\">\n<li data-start=\"3071\" data-end=\"3140\">\n<p data-start=\"3073\" data-end=\"3140\">Open to <strong data-start=\"3081\" data-end=\"3097\">new entrants<\/strong> to Master\u2019s or PhD programmes in Ireland<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3141\" data-end=\"3260\">\n<p data-start=\"3143\" data-end=\"3260\">May also apply if already enrolled but within <strong data-start=\"3189\" data-end=\"3212\">first year of study<\/strong> (registered between 1 Sep 2025 \u2013 31 Aug 2026)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3261\" data-end=\"3281\">\n<p data-start=\"3263\" data-end=\"3281\"><strong data-start=\"3263\" data-end=\"3279\">No age limit<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3282\" data-end=\"3424\">\n<p data-start=\"3284\" data-end=\"3296\">Must hold:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3299\" data-end=\"3424\">\n<li data-start=\"3299\" data-end=\"3381\">\n<p data-start=\"3301\" data-end=\"3381\">At least a <strong data-start=\"3312\" data-end=\"3375\">first-class or upper second-class honours bachelor\u2019s degree<\/strong>, or<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3384\" data-end=\"3424\">\n<p data-start=\"3386\" data-end=\"3424\">If below that, a <strong data-start=\"3403\" data-end=\"3422\">Master\u2019s degree<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3425\" data-end=\"3522\">\n<p data-start=\"3427\" data-end=\"3522\">Must be affiliated with an <strong data-start=\"3454\" data-end=\"3491\">Eligible Research Body in Ireland<\/strong> (which verifies transcripts)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3523\" data-end=\"3622\">\n<p data-start=\"3525\" data-end=\"3622\">Must secure a <strong data-start=\"3539\" data-end=\"3570\">primary academic supervisor<\/strong> (who can only endorse <strong data-start=\"3593\" data-end=\"3600\">one<\/strong> applicant per call)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3623\" data-end=\"3715\">\n<p data-start=\"3625\" data-end=\"3715\">Cannot hold a permanent academic staff position at an Irish or international institution<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3716\" data-end=\"3838\">\n<p data-start=\"3718\" data-end=\"3838\">Must not already hold a Master\u2019s degree (if applying for a Master\u2019s award) or a PhD (if applying for a doctoral award)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"3840\" data-end=\"3868\">Nationality Categories<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"3869\" data-end=\"4097\">\n<li data-start=\"3869\" data-end=\"3990\">\n<p data-start=\"3871\" data-end=\"3990\"><strong data-start=\"3871\" data-end=\"3886\">Category 1:<\/strong> EU\/EEA\/Switzerland\/UK\/Ukraine nationals who have resided in these areas for <strong data-start=\"3963\" data-end=\"3988\">3 of the past 5 years<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3991\" data-end=\"4097\">\n<p data-start=\"3993\" data-end=\"4097\"><strong data-start=\"3993\" data-end=\"4008\">Category 2:<\/strong> All other applicants (a limited number of awards available for exceptional candidates)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"4099\" data-end=\"4135\">Indicative <strong data-start=\"4110\" data-end=\"4133\">2025 success rates:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4136\" data-end=\"4217\">\n<li data-start=\"4136\" data-end=\"4176\">\n<p data-start=\"4138\" data-end=\"4176\">STEM: 12% overall; 2% for Category 2<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4177\" data-end=\"4217\">\n<p data-start=\"4179\" data-end=\"4217\">AHSS: 16% overall; 3% for Category 2<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"4224\" data-end=\"4273\">Strategic Funding Partner Strands (Optional)<\/h2>\n<div id=\"collapsible_1\" class=\"faq_list_items_item_content\">\n<div class=\"faq_list_items_item_content_inner\">\n<p>A number of government departments and agencies partner with Research Ireland to support the programme as a mechanism to deliver on shared national objectives. Research Ireland\u2019s strategic funding partners for 2026 are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.ie\/our-services\/research\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Environmental Protection Agency<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.ie\/en\/organisation\/department-of-children-equality-disability-integration-and-youth\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth<\/a><u><\/u><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/irish-aid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Department of Foreign Affairs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.met.ie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Met \u00c9ireann<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"5235\" data-end=\"5375\">Applicants may apply to <strong data-start=\"5259\" data-end=\"5277\">only one theme<\/strong>, but those not selected under a partner strand will be considered for the <strong data-start=\"5352\" data-end=\"5372\">core scholarship<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"5382\" data-end=\"5406\">Application Process<\/h2>\n<ol data-start=\"5408\" data-end=\"5873\">\n<li data-start=\"5408\" data-end=\"5486\">\n<p data-start=\"5411\" data-end=\"5486\"><strong data-start=\"5411\" data-end=\"5440\">Take the eligibility quiz<\/strong> (mandatory to access the application form).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5487\" data-end=\"5587\">\n<p data-start=\"5490\" data-end=\"5587\"><strong data-start=\"5490\" data-end=\"5521\">Secure a primary supervisor<\/strong> at an eligible Irish research institution well before applying.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5588\" data-end=\"5686\">\n<p data-start=\"5591\" data-end=\"5686\"><strong data-start=\"5591\" data-end=\"5619\">Prepare your application<\/strong> via the <strong data-start=\"5628\" data-end=\"5657\">SmartSimple online system<\/strong> (opens 11 September 2025).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5687\" data-end=\"5758\">\n<p data-start=\"5690\" data-end=\"5758\"><strong data-start=\"5690\" data-end=\"5756\">Submit your application by 23 October 2025 (16:00 Irish time). Applications must be submitted through the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/irishresearch.smartsimple.ie\/s_Login.jsp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SmartSimple platform.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5759\" data-end=\"5873\">\n<p data-start=\"5762\" data-end=\"5873\">Ensure <strong data-start=\"5769\" data-end=\"5795\">supervisor endorsement<\/strong> by 6 November 2025 and <strong data-start=\"5819\" data-end=\"5850\">Research Office endorsement<\/strong> by 13 November 2025.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<blockquote data-start=\"5875\" data-end=\"5972\">\n<p data-start=\"5877\" data-end=\"5972\">\ud83d\udca1 <strong data-start=\"5880\" data-end=\"5888\">Tip:<\/strong> Do not wait until the final day to submit. Heavy server traffic may cause delays.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5877\" data-end=\"5972\">\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2 data-start=\"5979\" data-end=\"6020\">Proposal Review &amp; Selection Criteria<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"6022\" data-end=\"6095\">Applications undergo a <strong data-start=\"6045\" data-end=\"6092\">two-stage international peer-review process<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"6097\" data-end=\"6285\">\n<li data-start=\"6097\" data-end=\"6182\">\n<p data-start=\"6099\" data-end=\"6182\"><strong data-start=\"6099\" data-end=\"6115\">Outer Board:<\/strong> At least two international reviewers assess and score proposals.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6183\" data-end=\"6285\">\n<p data-start=\"6185\" data-end=\"6285\"><strong data-start=\"6185\" data-end=\"6201\">Inner Board:<\/strong> Additional reviewers evaluate shortlisted proposals and establish final rankings.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"6287\" data-end=\"6315\"><strong data-start=\"6287\" data-end=\"6313\">Evaluation weightings:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"6316\" data-end=\"6631\">\n<li data-start=\"6316\" data-end=\"6404\">\n<p data-start=\"6318\" data-end=\"6404\"><strong data-start=\"6318\" data-end=\"6332\">Applicant:<\/strong> 40% (academic track record, research potential, independent thinking)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6405\" data-end=\"6477\">\n<p data-start=\"6407\" data-end=\"6477\"><strong data-start=\"6407\" data-end=\"6419\">Project:<\/strong> 40% (clarity, methods, feasibility, innovation, impact)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6478\" data-end=\"6549\">\n<p data-start=\"6480\" data-end=\"6549\"><strong data-start=\"6480\" data-end=\"6514\">Training &amp; Career Development:<\/strong> 10% (skills, career progression)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6550\" data-end=\"6631\">\n<p data-start=\"6552\" data-end=\"6631\"><strong data-start=\"6552\" data-end=\"6568\">Environment:<\/strong> 10% (supervision quality, facilities, institutional support)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"6633\" data-end=\"6746\">Tiebreakers are resolved in the order of <strong data-start=\"6674\" data-end=\"6743\">Project \u2192 Applicant \u2192 Training &amp; Career Development \u2192 Environment<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"6753\" data-end=\"6796\">Compliance &amp; Additional Considerations<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"6798\" data-end=\"7368\">\n<li data-start=\"6798\" data-end=\"6884\">\n<p data-start=\"6800\" data-end=\"6884\"><strong data-start=\"6800\" data-end=\"6823\">Gender-blind review<\/strong>: Do not include gender-identifying details in applications<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6885\" data-end=\"6943\">\n<p data-start=\"6887\" data-end=\"6943\"><strong data-start=\"6887\" data-end=\"6909\">Research integrity<\/strong>: Strict plagiarism checks apply<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6944\" data-end=\"7079\">\n<p data-start=\"6946\" data-end=\"7079\"><strong data-start=\"6946\" data-end=\"6981\">Open research &amp; DORA principles<\/strong>: Emphasis on quality over journal impact factors, and encouragement of open access\/data sharing<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7080\" data-end=\"7186\">\n<p data-start=\"7082\" data-end=\"7186\"><strong data-start=\"7082\" data-end=\"7106\">State Aid compliance<\/strong>: Projects with industry partners must meet EU \u201ceffective collaboration\u201d rules<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7187\" data-end=\"7271\">\n<p data-start=\"7189\" data-end=\"7271\"><strong data-start=\"7189\" data-end=\"7214\">Intellectual property<\/strong>: Managed under Ireland\u2019s <strong data-start=\"7240\" data-end=\"7269\">National IP Protocol 2019<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7272\" data-end=\"7368\">\n<p data-start=\"7274\" data-end=\"7368\"><strong data-start=\"7274\" data-end=\"7292\">Other policies<\/strong>: Child protection, disability inclusion, data protection, research ethics<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"7375\" data-end=\"7402\">About Research Ireland<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"7404\" data-end=\"7754\"><strong data-start=\"7404\" data-end=\"7442\">Taighde \u00c9ireann \u2013 Research Ireland<\/strong> is the <strong data-start=\"7450\" data-end=\"7501\">national research and innovation funding agency<\/strong>, established on <strong data-start=\"7518\" data-end=\"7535\">1 August 2024<\/strong> through the merger of the <strong data-start=\"7562\" data-end=\"7594\">Irish Research Council (IRC)<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"7599\" data-end=\"7635\">Science Foundation Ireland (SFI)<\/strong>. It funds research across all disciplines, supporting Ireland\u2019s role as a leader in global knowledge and innovation.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"7761\" data-end=\"7801\">How to Prepare a Strong Application<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"7803\" data-end=\"8400\">\n<li data-start=\"7803\" data-end=\"7852\">\n<p data-start=\"7805\" data-end=\"7852\">Start early and secure a committed supervisor<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7853\" data-end=\"7940\">\n<p data-start=\"7855\" data-end=\"7940\">Clearly outline your <strong data-start=\"7876\" data-end=\"7938\">research question, methodology, and expected contributions<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7941\" data-end=\"8007\">\n<p data-start=\"7943\" data-end=\"8007\">Highlight <strong data-start=\"7953\" data-end=\"8005\">originality, innovation, and interdisciplinarity<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"8008\" data-end=\"8087\">\n<p data-start=\"8010\" data-end=\"8087\">Demonstrate <strong data-start=\"8022\" data-end=\"8085\">how your research aligns with national or global challenges<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"8088\" data-end=\"8161\">\n<p data-start=\"8090\" data-end=\"8161\">Include a realistic <strong data-start=\"8110\" data-end=\"8159\">work plan with milestones and risk management<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"8162\" data-end=\"8256\">\n<p data-start=\"8164\" data-end=\"8256\">Address <strong data-start=\"8172\" data-end=\"8212\">ethics and sex\/gender considerations<\/strong> in your research design and dissemination<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"8257\" data-end=\"8316\">\n<p data-start=\"8259\" data-end=\"8316\">Build a strong <strong data-start=\"8274\" data-end=\"8314\">training and career development plan<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"8317\" data-end=\"8400\">\n<p data-start=\"8319\" data-end=\"8400\">Show how the <strong data-start=\"8332\" data-end=\"8373\">host institution and supervisory team<\/strong> will support your growth<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"10312\" data-end=\"10347\">Frequently Asked Questions (SEO)<\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"10349\" data-end=\"10406\">Is this scholarship open to international students?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"10407\" data-end=\"10618\">Yes. The programme is open to all nationalities. Most awards go to <strong data-start=\"10474\" data-end=\"10488\">Category 1<\/strong> applicants (EU\/EEA\/CH\/UK\/UA nationals with qualifying residency), but <strong data-start=\"10559\" data-end=\"10573\">Category 2<\/strong> exceptional candidates are funded each year.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"10620\" data-end=\"10669\">Can I apply if I already started my degree?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"10670\" data-end=\"10834\">Yes, if you registered <strong data-start=\"10693\" data-end=\"10731\">between 1 Sep 2025 and 31 Aug 2026<\/strong> (and meet other criteria). You may receive <strong data-start=\"10775\" data-end=\"10786\">partial<\/strong> funding (1 year for Master\u2019s; 3 years for PhD).<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"10836\" data-end=\"10874\">Can I choose any research topic?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"10875\" data-end=\"11025\">Yes\u2014<strong data-start=\"10879\" data-end=\"10892\">bottom-up<\/strong> proposals in <strong data-start=\"10906\" data-end=\"10924\">any discipline<\/strong> are welcome, including interdisciplinary and emerging fields. Strategic partner themes are optional.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"11027\" data-end=\"11055\">How competitive is it?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"11056\" data-end=\"11155\">Highly competitive. The five-year <strong data-start=\"11090\" data-end=\"11122\">average success rate is ~18%<\/strong> (varies by stream and category).<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"11157\" data-end=\"11204\">Must I find a supervisor before applying?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"11205\" data-end=\"11346\">Yes. A <strong data-start=\"11212\" data-end=\"11234\">primary supervisor<\/strong> must confirm and submit an endorsement. A primary supervisor may <strong data-start=\"11300\" data-end=\"11320\">endorse only one<\/strong> application in this call.<\/p>\n<p>For more FAQs: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchireland.ie\/funding\/government-ireland-postgraduate\/faq_goipg-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.researchireland.ie\/funding\/government-ireland-postgraduate\/faq_goipg-2026\/<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"heading_inner\">\n<h2 class=\"heading_text\">Downloads<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"collapsible_6\" class=\"faq_list_items_item_content\">\n<div class=\"faq_list_items_item_content_inner\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchireland.ie\/funding\/government-ireland-postgraduate\/applicant-indicative-form-2026-goipg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Indicative Application Form<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchireland.ie\/funding\/government-ireland-postgraduate\/supervisor-indicative-form-2026-goipg\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-5094\">Indicative Primary Supervisor Form\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchireland.ie\/funding\/government-ireland-postgraduate\/supervisors-guide-to-the-online-system_goipg-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"attachment noopener wp-att-5095\">Guide for the Online System \u2013 Supervisor<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchireland.ie\/funding\/government-ireland-postgraduate\/applicants-guide-to-the-online-system_goipg-2026\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-5099\">Guide for the Online System \u2013 Applicant<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchireland.ie\/funding\/government-ireland-postgraduate\/ros-guide-to-the-online-system_goipg-2026\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-5092\">Guide for the Online System \u2013 Research\u00a0Office\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchireland.ie\/funding\/government-ireland-postgraduate\/2026-goi_assessor_feeback_to_applicants\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-5108\">2026 GOI_Assessor_Feeback_to_applicants<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 data-start=\"8407\" data-end=\"8428\">Official Contact<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"8430\" data-end=\"8648\">\n<li data-start=\"8430\" data-end=\"8648\">\n<p data-start=\"8432\" data-end=\"8648\"><strong data-start=\"8432\" data-end=\"8474\">Research Ireland \u2013 Postgraduate Office<\/strong><br data-start=\"8474\" data-end=\"8477\" \/>\ud83d\udce7 Email: <strong data-start=\"8489\" data-end=\"8520\"><a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"8491\" data-end=\"8518\">postgrad@researchireland.ie<\/a><\/strong><br data-start=\"8520\" data-end=\"8523\" \/>\ud83c\udf10 Website: <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.researchireland.ie\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"8537\" data-end=\"8646\">Research Ireland \u2013 Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship Programme<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchireland.ie\/funding\/government-ireland-postgraduate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CHECK THE\u00a0 OFFICIAL IRELAND SCHOLARSHIP 2026 TO APPLY OR GET MORE INFO<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship Programme 2026\u2014funded by the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science and managed by Taighde \u00c9ireann \u2013 Research Ireland\u2014is now one of the most prestigious fully funded opportunities for master\u2019s and doctoral researchers in Europe. 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