Trinity Research Doctorate Award 2026
About this scholarship
The Trinity Research Doctorate Award is a fully funded PhD funding scheme at Trinity College Dublin supporting doctoral researchers across a wide range of disciplines in Ireland.
The Trinity Research Doctorate Award (TRDA) is a doctoral funding scheme offered by Trinity College Dublin in Ireland. It supports selected PhD projects across different schools and disciplines at the university, including health and biomedical sciences, education, environmental research, engineering, social sciences, and other interdisciplinary areas.
Based on Trinity College Dublin research postings, TRDA-supported PhD positions are typically fully funded for four years. Awards commonly include full tuition fees and a tax-free annual stipend. Some advertised projects specify a stipend of €25,000 per year for 4 years, although exact terms may vary by project.
The programme is aimed at students applying for specific advertised doctoral projects at Trinity College Dublin rather than a single general scholarship application open to all subjects at once. Applicants usually need a strong academic background in a relevant discipline, often with at least a 2.1 honours degree or equivalent. In many cases, a master’s degree and prior research experience are desirable but not always mandatory. International applicants may be eligible, depending on the individual project and university admissions rules.
TRDA projects are hosted in Ireland, primarily at Trinity College Dublin and, for some themes, in collaboration with affiliated hospitals, institutes, or community partners. Examples from recent postings include projects in children’s health and urban nature-based solutions, cancer immunotherapy and thrombosis, hereditary cardiac conditions, and dyslexia interventions in Irish-medium education.
To apply, students should look for specific PhD vacancies that state they are funded by the Trinity Research Doctorate Award. Applications are typically made through Trinity College Dublin’s recruitment or project-specific application process, and requirements often include a CV, references, personal statement, and evidence of academic suitability. Because deadlines and documentation can differ by project, applicants should always follow the instructions in the individual advertisement.
Eligibility
Who can apply for this scholarship
Applicants are typically expected to apply for a specific Trinity College Dublin PhD project funded under the Trinity Research Doctorate Award. Recent postings indicate that candidates usually need at least a 2.1 honours undergraduate degree or equivalent in a relevant subject area. Depending on the project, a master's degree, research experience, laboratory or computational skills, or interdisciplinary background may be desirable. International applicants may be considered.
Requirements
Documents typically needed to apply
Where you can use this
Open positions accepting Trinity Research Doctorate Award.
