Teagasc (Irish Agriculture and Food Development Authority)·Ireland

Teagasc Walsh Scholars Programme

Fully FundedMasterPhD24-48 monthsClosed · opens Jan 2027

The Teagasc Walsh Scholars Programme offers fully funded PhD (18 slots) and Research MSc (2 slots) scholarships in agriculture, food, and rural development. Scholars are co-supervised by Teagasc and an Irish university partner (UCD, UCC, Trinity, UL, UoG). The programme funds 20 scholars annually at EUR 25,000/year stipend + EUR 6,000/year fees + research budget. Application is per-project with rolling deadlines through May 2026. All nationalities are eligible.

Popular Participating Universities

University College Dublin

University College Cork

Quick info

Application status

Closed · opens Jan 2027

Ireland

Master, PhD

24-48 months

Agriculture, Food Science, Animal Science…

Open to: Open to all nationalities

Apply on official site

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Info sourced from official providers. Always verify deadlines, requirements, and eligibility directly before applying.

What you get

Annual stipend of EUR 25,000 (tax-free)
Tuition fees covered up to EUR 6,000/year
Research expenses and conference travel budget
Co-supervision by Teagasc and partner university
Access to Teagasc research infrastructure

Monthly: EUR 25,000/year stipend (approx. EUR 2,083/month) / Tuition: up to EUR 6,000/year / Research budget: variable per project

Requirements

First degree: Required

Professional experience: not specified

Country restriction: Open to all nationalities

Detailed requirements

- All nationalities eligible (Indonesia ✓)
- Honours degree (First Class or Upper Second Class, equivalent to GPA 3.0+/4.0)
- Non-EU students require Irish study visa
- Strong English proficiency (IELTS 6.5+ typical)
- Co-supervised by Teagasc and an Irish university partner (UCD, UCC, Trinity, UL, UoG)
- Apply directly per project on Teagasc website

Who can apply

Researchers of any nationality pursuing agri-food, climate, animal, crop, or rural research at Teagasc + Irish university. 18 PhD + 2 MSc positions typically. Strong fit for Indonesian students with agriculture, food science, biology, or chemistry backgrounds.

Fields of study

AgricultureFood ScienceAnimal ScienceGrassland ScienceCrop ProductionRural EconomicsEnvironmentSoil ScienceClimate ChangeFood Innovation

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: February–March 2026

Project-specific deadlines: 19 May 2026 and 29 May 2026

Studies commence: September 2026

Duration: 3–4 years (PhD) or 2 years (Research MSc)

How to apply

1Step 1: Browse current Walsh Scholars projects at teagasc.ie
2Step 2: Identify a project that matches your research interest
3Step 3: Contact the project supervisor (Teagasc PI) to express interest
4Step 4: Submit online application through Teagasc portal before project deadline
5Step 5: Shortlisted candidates interviewed
6Step 6: Successful candidates begin studies in September 2026