Research Ireland 2026

Research Ireland is Ireland’s national research and innovation funding agency. It supports doctoral and other research opportunities through a range of centres, grants, and programme streams hosted by Irish universities and research institutions.

For students, Research Ireland funding most commonly appears as fully funded PhD scholarships or studentships attached to specific research projects or centres. Recent postings linked to Research Ireland show awards in areas such as data science, artificial intelligence, psychology, ecology, oncology, materials science, computer vision, robotics, and sustainability. These opportunities are typically based at universities in Ireland, including institutions such as University College Dublin, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin City University, Technological University Dublin, Maynooth University, the University of Galway, and the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland.

Based on the referenced opportunities, funding often includes a tax-free annual stipend of about EUR 25,000 for up to four years, with tuition or fee support and, in many cases, additional funding for conference travel, training, equipment, research materials, or related academic costs. Some project-specific awards may vary, so applicants should always check the individual call.

Eligibility depends on the specific scholarship or project. In many cases, applicants need a strong honours bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in a relevant discipline, and some projects prefer or require a minimum 2.1 equivalent. Research Ireland-funded opportunities may be interdisciplinary and can welcome applicants from both STEM and non-STEM backgrounds where relevant to the project.

Applications are usually made through the host university or project supervisor, not through a single central scholarship form. You should look for open calls on Irish university websites, doctoral training centre pages, or project advertisements, then submit the required documents by the stated deadline.