Maynooth John & Pat Hume Doctoral Awards
The Maynooth John & Pat Hume Doctoral Awards fund PhD positions across ALL Maynooth University departments — Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, Science, Engineering, Business, Law, and Education. This is more flexible than the ARDÚ programme (Science & Engineering only). Each award provides EUR 25,000/year stipend + EUR 2,000/year research allowance + EU tuition fees for 4 years. Application is supervisor-driven: a prospective supervisor must first submit an Expression of Interest before the candidate can apply.
Host University
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Application status
Closed · opens Jan 2027Opens the provider's official website
Info sourced from official providers. Always verify deadlines, requirements, and eligibility directly before applying.
What you get
- Annual stipend of EUR 25,000
- Research expenses EUR 2,000/year
- Tuition fees covered (EU rate, up to EUR 6,000/year)
- 4 years of funding (full PhD duration)
- Access to all Maynooth research centres
Requirements
Detailed requirements
- - All nationalities eligible (Indonesia ✓)
- - Honours degree First or Upper Second Class (2:1 minimum)
- - Supervisor must first submit an Expression of Interest before applicant can apply
- - Available across ALL Maynooth departments (broader than ARDÚ)
- - Strong research proposal required
Who can apply
PhD researchers of any nationality across ALL Maynooth departments (broader than ARDÚ which is Science & Engineering only). More flexible for humanities, social sciences, business, law applicants. Supervisor-driven application — must find a willing supervisor first. Ideal for students with specific research interests not covered by project-based schemes.
Application window
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
How to apply
- 1Step 1: Identify a Maynooth academic whose research matches your interests
- 2Step 2: Discuss your research proposal with the supervisor
- 3Step 3: Supervisor submits Expression of Interest
- 4Step 4: Submit your formal application through Maynooth Graduate Research Academy
- 5Step 5: Departmental review and shortlisting
- 6Step 6: Interview and final selection
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