The fully funded Ireland Government Postgraduate Scholarship for 2026

 One of the most prominent and well-funded scholarships in the world is the Ireland Government Postgraduate Scholarship 2026.  It enables gifted people to pursue master's and doctoral degrees from around the globe.  The annual reward of an astounding €34,000 covers everything.  The scholarship encourages academic excellence globally and provides international and European students with the opportunity to study at Ireland's best universities.

Government Postgraduate Scholarships in Ireland, 2026  Ireland is the information host country.

 Level of Degree: Master's, PhD

 Students from Europe and other countries are eligible.

 Date of Closure: October 23, 2025

Financial Allowances

What Scholarship Includes:

Grant Value: €34,000 annually.

Breakdown:

Stipend: €25,000

Fees: up to €5,750 (including non-EU fees)

Direct Costs: €3,250 in research expenses.

Scholarship Duration

Master's by Research: 2 years of funding to be awarded.

Doctoral Degree (PhD): 4 years of funding to be awarded.

Irish Universities Included

Atlantic Technological University

Dublin City University

Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies

Dublin Dental Hospital

Dundalk Institute of Technology

Dún Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design & Technology

Marino Institute of Education

Mary Immaculate College

Maynooth University

Munster Technological University

National College of Art and Design

National College of Ireland

RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences

Royal Irish Academy

Royal Irish Academy of Music

South East Technological University

Technological University Dublin

Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest

Trinity College Dublin

University College Cork

University College Dublin

University of Galway

University of Limerick

Eligible disciplines

Engineering

Humanities and Arts

Business

Law

General Sciences

Natural Sciences

Health Sciences

Social Sciences

Eligibility Conditions

Open to All:All students from any location on earth, i.e., even Ireland, are eligible for the scholarship.

Eligibility Test: You will be required to clear an eligibility test, which is conducted online, so that you can proceed and fill up the application form.

Academic Qualification:

In a master's program, you must have a bachelor's degree.

In a PhD program, you must have a master's degree.

You can put "awaiting results" in it, but you will have to provide a temporary certificate.

No Limit of Age: The candidate has no age limit.

Availability of Supervisor: Your supervisor has to be available round-the-clock so that they can assist you throughout your Irish research.

English Competency: You must be English competent. IELTS/TOEFL is not required under the Irish Research Council, but you must approach your pertinent Irish agency with some of the necessities.

Application Submission: You are submitting your cumulative degree outcome, and these need to be certified on an official transcript and signed by your host organization.

Timeline

Application Opens: 11th of September 2025

FAQ Submission Deadline: 16th of October 2025

Applicant Closing Date: 23rd of October 2025

Supervisor/Mentor Closing Date: 6th of November 2025

Research Office Endorsement Closing Date: 13th of November 2025

Outcome Notification: Late April 2026

Award Commencement Date: 1st of September 2026

Application Process

Read the Call for Application

Recommended by the supervisor.

Irish Government Postgraduate Scholarship online application form