The Irish Research Council 2024 Call for the Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme is now open. The closing deadline for applications is 4pm on 12th October, with results due at the end of April 2024.
This scheme offers scholarships for suitably qualified individuals to pursue a postgraduate degree in any discipline at an eligible HEI within Ireland. In addition, a number of targeted Scholarships are offered in collaboration with the IRC’s strategic funding partners. Further information regarding the Call can be viewed here.
Interested applicants must notify [email protected] by 2pm Wednesday 27th September at the absolute latest with their intent to apply, to ensure UCC endorsement of your application, and to gain access to all applicant supports, including a detailed help-pack.
When emailing [email protected] you MUST insert into the email subject line the following information: IRCGOI Postgrad [your name] [School AND College] followed by the topic of your email/query.
Before gaining access to the main Application Form, applicants must first pass the ‘Eligibility Quiz’. It is essential that applicants are aware of the following before starting the quiz:
1. After completion of the quiz form, applicants must click 'Continue to Application' and then 'Save Draft' before closing the eligibility quiz and application window. Failure to do so will stop the applicant from re-submitting the quiz and from opening a new application. The Council will not reset the Eligibility Quiz or Application, and UCC will not be able to appeal.
2. Applicants are now required to state the name of their UCC Supervisor as part of the Quiz. The supervisor name provided must match the name of the supervisor that will be entered into the Application Form at a later stage. If there is any discrepancy between the two names (including a nickname or a spelling error) then the IRC will deem the application ineligible. To avoid this, applicants are strongly advised to contact the Primary Supervisor before completing the Eligibility Quiz, and check what name the Supervisor is registered under on the IRC portal.
