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University of Galway

Fully Funded PhD in Advancing Reproductive Management in Honey Bees University of Galway in Ireland

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Evolutionary Biology

Funding

Full funding available

Deadline

Aug 20, 2026

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Ireland

University

University of Galway

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Keywords

Evolutionary Biology
Ecology
Environmental Science
Agriculture
Biology
Entomology
Zoology
Climate Science
Reproductive Biology
Behavioral Neuroscience
Genetic
Honeybee

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Fully funded PhD scholarship at the University of Galway in honey bee reproductive biology, zoology, ecology, entomology, genetics, and behavioural biology.

The project investigates the mating behaviour and health of honey bee queens and drones in Ireland, with a focus on how environmental conditions and local weather may affect successful mating and colony resilience. The work includes extensive apiary observation, rearing, tagging and monitoring of queens and drones, RFID tagging, and engagement with beekeeper stakeholders. It is affiliated with the College of Science and Engineering, School of Natural Sciences, Zoology, and the Ryan Institute.

The scholarship is supervised by Prof Grace McCormack and is part of the US_Ireland_N. Ireland tripartite award, with funding in Ireland from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. The successful candidate will work closely with local teams, beekeepers, and collaborators in the SWARM project, including Queen's University Belfast and Texas A&M University.

Funding includes a €25,000 per annum tax-exempt living allowance and EU fees covered. The start date is flexible for Autumn/Winter 2026.

Applicants should hold at least a 2.1 undergraduate degree in zoology, ecology, or a related discipline. The post highlights the need for motivation, patience, teamwork, and collaboration skills. To apply, send a single PDF by email with a cover letter, CV, and an example of scientific writing. Transcripts are not required at this stage. Deadline: 20 August 2026 at 17:00.

Funding details

Full funding including tuition fees and living expenses is available for this position. The scholarship covers all educational costs and provides a monthly stipend.

How to apply

Please submit your application including a cover letter, CV, academic transcripts, and contact information for two references. Applications should be sent via the online portal before the deadline.

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