Research Ireland Pathway Fellowship 2026
About this scholarship
The Research Ireland Pathway Fellowship supports researcher-led projects in Ireland and may fund postgraduate research positions linked to fellowship awards. Coverage can include stipend, tuition support, and research-related costs.
The Research Ireland Pathway Fellowship is a fellowship programme run by Research Ireland in Ireland. It supports research development and can be associated with funded research opportunities hosted at Irish institutions. In practice, students may encounter the programme through specific PhD advertisements attached to an award holder's fellowship project.
Based on referenced postings, Pathway Fellowship-linked PhD positions can offer full funding for doctoral study in Ireland. For example, one advertised position at Maynooth University provided a stipend, annual tuition fee support, and additional funding for equipment, conference registration, training, travel, and summer schools over a four-year period. The exact package, subject area, and host institution can vary depending on the particular fellowship-funded project.
The programme is most relevant to applicants seeking PhD-level research opportunities in Ireland. Eligibility is typically set by the host institution and the specific project advertisement. In the referenced example, applicants needed a strong academic background in a relevant subject area, appropriate English-language proficiency, and the ability to undertake full-time research in Ireland for the duration of the award.
As this is not a single centrally advertised student scholarship in the same way as some national awards, students should usually apply through the host university or project posting rather than through a general scholarship portal. Prospective applicants should check the relevant university's application instructions, academic entry requirements, and residency or employment conditions listed in the specific Pathway Fellowship-funded opportunity.
- Typical host country: Ireland
- Typical level: PhD
- Potential benefits: stipend, tuition support, and research/travel funding
- Application route: through individual university/project advertisements
Eligibility
Who can apply for this scholarship
Eligibility depends on the specific fellowship-funded project and host institution. In the referenced Maynooth University posting, applicants needed a relevant first-class or 2.1 honours degree (or equivalent), or a Master's degree in physics by the start date, and had to meet university English-language requirements. The posting also stated that applicants must be resident in Ireland and available for full-time research for the full award period.
Requirements
Documents typically needed to apply
Language requirements
Must meet the minimum English language requirements of the host university.
Where you can use this
Open positions accepting Research Ireland Pathway Fellowship.
