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UCD Funded PhD Studentships

Fully FundedPhD48 monthsClosed · opens Jan 2027

University College Dublin (UCD) offers 50+ project-specific funded PhD studentships per year across all disciplines — AI, Climate Science, Medicine, Engineering, Social Sciences, Computer Science, Biology, Humanities, and more. Each studentship provides a tax-free EUR 25,000/year stipend plus full tuition coverage for 4 years. UCD is Ireland's largest university and ranked in the global top 1%. Application is rolling, per-project, directly to the supervisor. All nationalities are eligible.

Host University

University College Dublin (UCD)University College Dublin

Quick info

Application status

Closed · opens Jan 2027
Ireland
PhD
48 months
Open to: Open to all nationalities
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What you get

  • Annual stipend of EUR 25,000 (tax-free)
  • Full tuition fees covered
  • 4 years of funding (PhD)
  • Research and conference travel budget
  • Access to UCD research infrastructure (top 1% global university)
Monthly: EUR 25,000/year stipend (tax-free) / Tuition: fully covered (typically EUR 18,000–27,000/year for non-EU) / Duration: 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 strong Upper Second Class Honours degree
  • - Project-specific requirements apply
  • - Strong English proficiency (IELTS 6.5+ typical)
  • - Apply directly to the project supervisor or via UCD Research portal

Who can apply

PhD researchers of any nationality seeking fully funded positions at University College Dublin (UCD) — Ireland's largest and top-ranked university (QS Top 1% globally). 50+ project-specific calls per year across all disciplines. Stipend is tax-free and one of the highest in Ireland. Application is per-project, directly to the supervisor.

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: rolling — 50+ project-specific PhD positions announced continuously
Project-specific deadlines (typically 6–12 weeks after posting)
Studies commence: per project (typically September or January)
Duration: 4 years

How to apply

  1. 1Step 1: Browse current funded PhD positions on UCD Research careers portal
  2. 2Step 2: Identify a project matching your research interests
  3. 3Step 3: Contact the project supervisor with CV and cover letter
  4. 4Step 4: Submit formal application (CV, transcripts, research statement, references)
  5. 5Step 5: Interview with the project team
  6. 6Step 6: Admission and PhD registration at UCD
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Provider

University College Dublin (UCD)

University College Dublin (UCD)

Ireland

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