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Maynooth ARDÚ Doctoral Scholarships

Fully FundedPhD24-48 monthsClosed · opens Jan 2027

The Maynooth ARDÚ Doctoral Scholarship Programme offers 25 fully funded PhD positions in the Faculty of Science & Engineering across three thematic clusters: Data Science & Digital Transformation, Health & Wellbeing, and Sustainability & Climate Change. Each scholarship provides EUR 25,000/year stipend plus tuition for up to 4 years. All nationalities are eligible. Application is per-project. Maynooth University is located 30 minutes from Dublin by commuter rail, with significantly lower living costs than central Dublin.

Host University

Maynooth UniversityMaynooth University

Quick info

Application status

Closed · opens Jan 2027
Ireland
PhD
24-48 months
Data Science, Digital Transformation, Health…
Open to: Open to all nationalities
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What you get

  • Annual stipend of EUR 25,000
  • Full tuition fees covered
  • Up to 4 years of funding (PhD)
  • Research and training budget
  • Access to Maynooth Graduate Research Academy
Monthly: EUR 25,000/year stipend / Tuition: fully covered / Duration: 3–4 years

Requirements

First degree: Required
Professional experience: not specified
Country restriction: Open to all nationalities

Detailed requirements

  • - All nationalities eligible (Indonesia ✓)
  • - First Class or Upper Second Class Honours (2:1 minimum) in relevant discipline
  • - Apply to a specific PhD project in Faculty of Science & Engineering
  • - Strong English proficiency
  • - Non-EU students require Irish study visa

Who can apply

PhD researchers of any nationality in Data Science, Health, or Sustainability/Climate Change at Maynooth University (near Dublin, 30 minutes by commuter rail). 25 positions available. Maynooth is Ireland's second-oldest university and ranked top 50 globally under 50 years old. Strong fit for STEM backgrounds.

Fields of study

Data ScienceDigital TransformationHealthWellbeingSustainabilityClimate ChangeScienceEngineering

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: Spring 2026
25 PhD positions available in Faculty of Science & Engineering
3 themes: Data Science & Digital Transformation; Health & Wellbeing; Sustainability & Climate Change
Studies commence: September 2026
Duration: up to 4 years

How to apply

  1. 1Step 1: Browse ARDÚ projects on Maynooth Graduate Research Academy website
  2. 2Step 2: Identify a project matching your research interest
  3. 3Step 3: Contact the project supervisor to discuss fit
  4. 4Step 4: Submit online application with research proposal, CV, transcripts, and references
  5. 5Step 5: Shortlisted candidates interviewed
  6. 6Step 6: Offers made by mid-summer 2026
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Provider

Maynooth University

Maynooth University

Ireland

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