Dublin City University PhD Scholarship 2026
About this scholarship
Dublin City University offers PhD scholarships that can cover full tuition and provide an annual stipend for outstanding research candidates in selected subject areas.
The Dublin City University PhD Scholarship is a doctoral funding opportunity offered by Dublin City University in Ireland. Based on the referenced posting, the scholarship supports PhD study at DCU and is available for excellent research candidates in the School of Theology, Philosophy, and Music.
The scholarship is designed for applicants with strong academic records and a compelling research proposal. In the referenced opportunity, it covered full tuition fees for up to four years together with an annual stipend of €25,000, renewable subject to satisfactory annual progression. This makes it a strong option for students seeking funded doctoral research in humanities-related disciplines.
Applicants are typically expected to hold an undergraduate degree with first-class honours or at least a 2.1 in a relevant field. A relevant master's degree may be desirable, though it is not always required, and candidates who are still completing a master's may also be considered. The application generally requires academic transcripts and certificates, a CV, academic referees, a cover letter, and a substantial research proposal.
The programme is hosted in Ireland at Dublin City University. As this scholarship name may also be used for subject-specific DCU PhD calls, exact themes, deadlines, and the number of awards can vary by department and year. Applicants should review the current call carefully and submit their doctoral application through the university's postgraduate research application process.
- Host institution: Dublin City University
- Study level: PhD
- Typical support: full fees plus stipend
- Location: Ireland
Eligibility
Who can apply for this scholarship
Applicants should be outstanding prospective PhD researchers with a strong academic background and a relevant research proposal. In the referenced DCU call, applicants needed an undergraduate degree at first-class honours level or at least 2.1 in a relevant subject area. A relevant master's qualification was desirable but not required, and candidates currently completing a master's were also welcome to apply.
Requirements
Documents typically needed to apply
Where you can use this
Open positions accepting Dublin City University PhD Scholarship.
