PEACEPLUS Programme 2026
About this scholarship
PEACEPLUS is a cross-border funding programme supporting peace, prosperity and reconciliation projects, including some funded research studentships and postdoctoral posts in Ireland and Northern Ireland.
PEACEPLUS is a cross-border funding programme for Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland. It is managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB) and supports projects that promote peace, prosperity, and reconciliation. While PEACEPLUS is not primarily a general scholarship scheme, some funded academic and research opportunities are created through PEACEPLUS-backed projects at participating institutions.
Based on referenced postings, PEACEPLUS has supported opportunities such as a fully funded PhD at the University of Galway under the TRACE initiative and a postdoctoral research position at Atlantic Technological University within the Health Frontiers project led by Ulster University. These opportunities are typically tied to specific research themes and institutions rather than offered as a single centralized student award open across all universities.
Funding can vary by project, but PEACEPLUS-backed academic posts may cover core research costs and, in some cases, provide full funding for doctoral study or salaried postdoctoral research. Eligibility depends on the individual project and usually includes a relevant academic background, research experience, and any discipline-specific skills required by the host institution.
For students and researchers, the best way to access PEACEPLUS-supported funding is to monitor vacancies and project calls published by participating universities, research centres, or partner organisations in Ireland and the United Kingdom (particularly Northern Ireland). Application procedures, deadlines, and required documents are set by each host institution, so applicants should always check the specific project advertisement carefully.
Eligibility
Who can apply for this scholarship
Eligibility varies by funded project. Referenced opportunities include a PhD open to students worldwide at the University of Galway and a postdoctoral research post requiring significant relevant experience in RF circuit design and electromagnetic simulation. Applicants generally need the academic background and technical profile required by the host institution and project.
Requirements
Documents typically needed to apply
Where you can use this
Open positions accepting PEACEPLUS Programme.
