The Government of Ireland has announce the opening of 2025 Postgraduate Scholarship Programme. Here is the portal [research.ie], requirements, and how to apply to get shortlisted. This scholarship program is managed by the Irish Research Council and funded by the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, is a prestigious national initiative that stands out in the Irish research landscape. It is designed to support excellent research across all disciplines, from archaeology to zoology, providing a unique opportunity for postgraduate scholars to pursue innovative and interdisciplinary research.
Applicants should carefully review the call documentation to ensure eligibility. The application process is conducted online, and all required forms must be submitted through the online system.
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Key Features of the Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship Programme
- Prestigious Awards: Individual scholarships are awarded to applicants based on the excellence of their research proposals.
- Objective Selection Process: Applications undergo a rigorous international, independent peer review process, ensuring a fair and transparent selection.
- Discipline-Spanning Funding: The programme offers funding across all academic fields, supporting bottom-up, non-directed research, with the exception of those supported by strategic funding partners.
- Support for Innovative Research: The programme welcomes pioneering proposals that explore new fields or introduce creative approaches, especially those that are interdisciplinary.
Strategic Funding Partners
The Irish Research Council collaborates with several government departments and agencies to support the programme. For 2025, the strategic funding partners include:
- Environmental Protection Agency
- Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth
- Department of Foreign Affairs
- Met Éireann
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants for the Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship Programme will receive up to €31,000 per annum, which includes:
- A stipend of €22,000 per annum
- Contribution to fees (including non-EU fees) up to €5,750 per annum
- Direct research expenses up to €3,250 per annum
How to Apply For Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship Programme 2025
To register as a new applicant on the online system, visit https://research.ie/funding/goipg/ and fill out the registration form. After submitting your details, you’ll receive a confirmation email with your username and password. If you don’t receive the email, check your spam folder or add ircapps@research.ie to your safe senders list. For institutional or work emails, consult your IT department if needed. Once you have your login details, access the system here. If you’ve lost or forgotten your password, click ‘forgot password?’ on this link, and a new password will be sent to your email within 15 minutes.
Important Dates
- Call Open: 29 August 2024
- Applicant Deadline: 16:00 (Irish time) 10 October 2024
- Supervisor/Mentor Deadline: 16:00 (Irish time) 17 October 2024
- Research Office Endorsement Deadline: 16:00 (Irish time) 24 October 2024
- Call Outcome: End of April 2025
- Award Start Date: 1 September 2025
For further information or queries, potential applicants are encouraged to contact the research office of their proposed institution.
The IRC does not engage in direct correspondence regarding eligibility or the assessment process.
If you have a technical issue regarding use of the online system, please read these
guidelines and the FAQ document available on our website.
If your issue is not addressed through either of these mechanisms, only then should you email system@research.ie with an outline of your technical issue.
For any technical query, please include:
- your project ID
- the browser you are using
- and, if appropriate, a screenshot of any error messages.
The Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship Programme 2025 is an excellent opportunity for aspiring researchers to gain recognition and support for their work. Don’t miss the chance to apply!