Departmental Doctoral Scholarships at Maynooth University, IrelandThe Maynooth University is proud to announce the Departmental Doctoral Scholarships for outstanding students in Ireland. The applications are open for the academic session of 2022/2023.
The primary purpose of this programme is to support aspirants who want to undertake a research degree in October 2022. Worthy and needy applicants are eligible and can be awarded this €6,200 award and a fixed maintenance award of €10,000 [or €16,000] per annum.
Maynooth University, also known as the National University of Ireland, started in 1997 with a mission to stay committed and dedicated to providing outstanding university education which challenges and supports all students to achieve their full potential and prepares them for life, work and citizenship, and for complexity, diversity and change, is ranked at 50 in the latest Times Higher Education.
Why choose to study at Maynooth University? Maynooth University is an age-old institute that has provided generations of students with excellent education and has changed the lives of each student. Students’ experience is the top priority of Maynooth, and it tries to guide the students to succeed academically and socially. It has continued to invest significantly in a wide range of technologically advanced facilities to cater to the ever-changing needs for education.
Application Deadline: Applications are now open for the academic year 2022/2023.
Brief DescriptionUniversity or Organization: Maynooth University
Department: NA
Course Level: Research degree
Award: €6,200
Number of Awards: N/A
Access Mode: Online
Nationality: Domestic
The award can be taken in Ireland
Eligibility Eligible Countries: Ireland
Eligible Course or Subjects: Full-time research degree will be awarded in any subject offered by the university.
Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the following criteria:
Participation in Departmental activities as part of this scholarship is required to undertake teaching support duties for up to 240 hours per year, with generally no more than 4 hours in any one week. These activities will be carried out under the direction of the Head of Department or a member of staff nominated by the Head.
How to ApplyHow to Apply: To be considered for this opportunity, students are required to take admission to the PhD degree programme at the university.
Supporting Documents: As a general guide, applicants will be required to submit the following by the closing date:
Personal statement
Curriculum Vitae
Research proposal (max. 4,000 words)
Relevant academic final transcripts
Admission Requirements: Applicants must have a relevant first-class or 2.1 honor in their primary degree or have a relevant master’s degree.
Language Requirement: Students must have fluency in English, both written and spoken, as per Maynooth University’s general requirements.
BenefitsThe University will provide all the following benefits:
Full annual tuition fees support (approximately €6,200 per annum);
A fixed maintenance award of €10,000 [or €16,000] per annum;
Participation in Departmental activities as part of this scholarship is required to undertake teaching support duties for up to 240 hours per year, with generally no more than 4 hours in any one week. These activities will be carried out under the direction of the Head of Department or a member of staff nominated by the Head.
