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Irish Research Council Postgraduate Scholarship
UCC School of Law encourages prospective applicants to consider applying for the IRC Postgraduate Scholarship Programme, offering valuable support for innovative and impactful research.
2025 Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship Programme
The Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship Programme is a well-established national initiative, funded by the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, and administered by the Irish Research Council.
The Irish Research Council is the national funder of excellent research across all disciplines. It invests in discovery research and in ground-breaking ideas that address major societal challenges, funding a diverse range of excellent individual researchers across all career stages.
The IRC Postgraduate Scholarship Programme is a highly competitive opportunity that supports outstanding researchers in making meaningful contributions to knowledge and society.
Applicant Eligibility
- Postgraduate applicants must have a first-class or upper second-class honours bachelor's degree (or equivalent)
- Postgraduate applicants can be from any country; however, applicants are categorised based on nationality and residency
- Cat 1: National of EU Member state, Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, UK, or Ukraine ANDhas been ordinarily resident in one of those countries for a continuous period of 3 of the 5 years preceding 01 September 2025
- Cat 2: All other applicants who do not meet both criteria for Category 1.
- Doctoral applicants can only have held an IRC research master's degree scholarship
- Applicants for a doctoral degree must not currently hold, or have previously held, any IRC scholarship other than one which would have enabled them to obtain a research master’s degree.
FINANCIAL SUPPORT
A total of up to €31,000, this includes a stipend of €22,000 to cover living expenses, funding for eligible direct research expenses of €3,250, and a contribution to fees, including non-European Union fees, paid to the host institution up to a maximum of €5,750.
Why the SCHOOL OF LAW?
UCC School of Law is ranked among the top 100 law schools globally, placing 59th worldwide and 1st in Ireland (QS Rankings, 2023). The School boasts national and international experts across various legal fields, consistently producing high-quality research published in leading academic journals and monographs, nationally and internationally.
UCC School of Law offers Ireland’s most successful graduate research programme in law. Researchers benefit from an exceptional experience within a vibrant community of over 40 graduate researchers, with direct access to experienced supervisors who are internationally recognised experts in their fields. The School provides a comprehensive range of tailored support, facilities, and activities to enhance the research experience.
HOW TO APPLY
Potential applicants should read the call documentation carefully to ascertain whether or not they are eligible to apply. Applicants will need to identify and get the support of a supervisor in UCC School of Law. Please consult the Law School staff profiles for potential supervisors and/or contact Prof Femi Amao famao@ucc.ie
FOR MORE INFORMATION
If you require any further information or assistance, please do not hesitate to contact Dr. Sean Lucey (sean.lucey@ucc.ie) or Ms. Lindie van Rensburg (LVanRensburg@ucc.ie).