GAELFAM PhD Scholarship 2026

The GAELFAM PhD Scholarship is a fully funded doctoral research opportunity at the University of Galway in Ireland. It is linked to the GAELFAM project, which examines multilingualism in Gaeltacht families, with a particular focus on the linguistic experiences of adolescents in households that use languages other than, or in addition to, Irish or English.

The scholarship supports PhD-level study and is based within the College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Celtic Studies. The successful candidate is expected to carry out ethnographic research in community and school settings, including methods such as semi-structured interviews, case studies, and peer-led interviews. The role also involves analysing research data, contributing to academic publications, presenting at national and international conferences, and assisting with project-related events.

This opportunity is suited to applicants with a strong background in applied linguistics, languages, or relevant social science disciplines. The posting indicates that candidates should normally hold an honours BA with at least a high 2.1 or an international equivalent. For applicants who have not studied in an English-speaking context, evidence of English proficiency is required. Fluency in Irish at an advanced level is listed as desirable.

The scholarship is described as fully funded, though the exact financial package is not specified in the reference posting. It is open to students worldwide and is hosted in Ireland at the University of Galway. Interested applicants should apply through the advertised project posting and prepare standard doctoral application materials demonstrating academic suitability, language competence where relevant, and readiness for research in multilingual and community-based settings.