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Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship (GOIPG)

Fully FundedMasterPhD12-48 monthsClosed · opens Jan 2027

The Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship (GOIPG), administered by Research Ireland, is a fully funded research scholarship open to all nationalities. It provides up to EUR 34,000/year stipend, full tuition, and research expenses for up to 4 years (PhD) or 2 years (Master's). Unlike GOI-IES, this is research-focused and requires a supervisor endorsement. Highly competitive with an 18% success rate.

Popular Participating Universities

Trinity College DublinTrinity College Dublin
University College Dublin (UCD)University College Dublin
University College Cork (UCC)University College Cork

Quick info

Application status

Closed · opens Jan 2027
Ireland
Master, PhD
12-48 months
All research disciplines
Open to: Open to all nationalities (Irish, EU, and international)
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Info sourced from official providers. Always verify deadlines, requirements, and eligibility directly before applying.

What you get

  • Annual stipend of up to EUR 34,000/year
  • Full tuition fees (up to EUR 5,750/year for EU; higher for non-EU)
  • Research expenses allowance of EUR 3,250/year
  • Duration: up to 4 years for PhD
Monthly: Stipend: up to EUR 34,000/year (approx. EUR 2,833/month) / Tuition: up to EUR 5,750/year (EU) or EUR 18,000/year (non-EU, institution-dependent) / Research expenses: EUR 3,250/year

Requirements

First degree: Required
Professional experience: Not required
Country restriction: Open to all nationalities (Irish, EU, and international)

Detailed requirements

  • - Open to both Irish/EU and international students
  • - Must have a supervisor endorsement from an Irish research institution
  • - Strong research proposal required
  • - Apply directly to Research Ireland (not via HEA)
  • - 18% success rate — highly competitive

Who can apply

Researchers of any nationality seeking fully funded Master's or PhD research positions in Ireland. More generous than GOI-IES (EUR 34,000/year vs EUR 10,000). Requires supervisor endorsement. Highly competitive (18% success rate).

Fields of study

All research disciplines

Application window

Closed · opens Jan 2027

Dates are based on data sourced from official providers (2025-2026 cycle). Deadlines may shift between intake years. Always verify on the official website before applying.

Important dates

Call opens: September
Application deadline: October – November
Results: early following year
Duration: Master's up to 2 years, PhD up to 4 years

How to apply

  1. 1Step 1: Identify a potential supervisor at an Irish research institution
  2. 2Step 2: Develop a research proposal with supervisor input
  3. 3Step 3: Submit application directly to Research Ireland (typically Oct–Nov)
  4. 4Step 4: Applications undergo peer review and panel assessment
  5. 5Step 5: Results announced early the following year
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