Fully Funded Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship 2025

The Fully Funded Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship is open to all nationals. The purpose of the Irish Postgraduate scholarship and Fellowship is to support research master’s, doctoral, and postdoctoral candidates pursuing, or intending to pursue, full-time research in any discipline from Irish Universities. The scholarship is funded by the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science and managed by the Irish Research Council (IRC).

• The scholarship is for new international students as well as for those already studying at eligible Irish universities.
• New students can apply for the research masters, PhD, and Post Doctoral programs in any discipline.
• The scholarship is competitive, with a success rate of 18% in the past five years.
• IELTS/TOEFL is not required by the Irish Research Council. However, it is strongly recommended that the applicants check the requirements set by the university to which they are applying.
• Applicants do not have to be registered students at an eligible (Higher Education Institute) HEI before applying for a Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship award.
• An applicant must be primarily supervised by the mentor/supervisor. The scholarship begins in September 2025.

Benefits of the Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship 2025 (For Masters, and Doctoral)

• The Value of the scholarship is a maximum of €31,000 per annum
• Selected students will receive a stipend of €22,000/year.
• The student will receive research expenses of €3,250 per year.
• The candidates will get to study at the world’s leading universities in Ireland.
• The scholarship is also towards contribution to fees, including non-EU fees, up to a maximum of €5,750 per annum.

Benefits of the Ireland Post Doctoral Fellowship 2025 (For Post Doctoral)

• A salary of €46,305 in the first year and €47,879 in the second year.
• Employer’s PRSI contribution.
• Eligible direct research expenses of €5,000 per annum.

• The scholarship is open to all applicants from all countries as well and Irish students can also apply.
• To proceed to the application form, applicants must first pass a preliminary eligibility quiz on their online system.
• No age limitation.
• Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree to apply for a Master’s program, and a Master’s degree to apply for a PhD program.
• Students awaiting their results may apply. However, they must provide a provisional certificate from their home institution.
• Applicants must submit their overall degree results on the application form, which must be endorsed by the host institution and verifiable on an official transcript.
• All applicants must have a willing supervisor who can guide them on their research projects during their studies in Ireland.
• Applicant must be fluent in English. The Irish Research Council does not require IELTS/TOEFL. However, check with the Irish Institute if they need it or not.
• Focus on Recommendation letters. Make the best of it.