Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Marine (DAFM) Scholarship 2026
About this scholarship
The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Marine (DAFM) Scholarship supports funded research studentships in Ireland, including PhD projects linked to agriculture, forestry and marine priorities.
The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Marine (DAFM) Scholarship refers to funded research scholarship support connected to the Irish Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Marine. Based on the reference posting, the programme supports doctoral research in Ireland in areas aligned with national priorities such as forestry, plant health, sustainability, and related biosciences.
In the example provided, DAFM funding supports a fully funded four-year PhD project at South East Technological University, delivered in collaboration with partners including Teagasc Oakpark, University College Dublin, and Technological University Dublin. The scholarship is aimed at advanced research training and is suitable for students with strong academic preparation in relevant scientific disciplines.
Coverage in the reference posting is described as fully funded, but the exact package is not fully specified. For DAFM-linked research scholarships, support commonly relates to core PhD study costs and funded studentship support, subject to the terms of the specific project call. Applicants should therefore check the individual project advertisement carefully for details on fees, stipend, project duration, supervision, and research expectations.
Eligibility depends on the specific funded project. In the cited opportunity, applicants needed a Level 8 degree with at least second class honours in microbiology, bioscience, or molecular biology, while a Master’s degree in a related area was desirable. Relevant laboratory, bioinformatics, and statistical skills were also preferred.
These scholarships are typically hosted in Ireland and may be attached to specific universities or collaborative research centres. Applications are generally made through the hosting university or project listing rather than through a single central scholarship portal. Prospective applicants should review the project description, confirm academic fit, and prepare supporting documents such as transcripts, CV, and evidence of research readiness.
Eligibility
Who can apply for this scholarship
Eligibility varies by project. In the referenced PhD posting, applicants were required to hold a Level 8 degree with second class honours or higher in microbiology, bioscience, or molecular biology from an approved university. A related Master’s degree was desirable, especially with dissertation experience in computational biology, artificial intelligence, or network mathematics. Practical experience in microbial or plant culture, DNA extraction, bioinformatic analysis, and statistical analysis was advantageous.
Requirements
Documents typically needed to apply
Where you can use this
Open positions accepting Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Marine (DAFM) Scholarship.
