VistaMilk 2026
About this scholarship
VistaMilk supports fully funded PhD research opportunities in Ireland across dairy, agri-food, data science, engineering, statistics, veterinary and related areas through partner institutions.
VistaMilk is a major Irish research centre that supports PhD research linked to the dairy and agri-food sector, often in partnership with universities, Teagasc, and industry collaborators. Reference postings show VistaMilk-funded projects across areas such as dairy science, food and nutrition, statistics, artificial intelligence, sensing, veterinary medicine, and agricultural technology.
The programme is primarily aimed at PhD applicants. Projects are typically hosted by participating Irish institutions rather than through a single central scholarship application. Examples in the postings include Technological University Dublin, University College Cork, University College Dublin, the University of Limerick, Teagasc Moorepark, and Tyndall National Institute. Applicants generally apply to a specific advertised PhD project within the VistaMilk research ecosystem.
Funding in the postings is generally fully funded for about 4 years. Common support includes an annual stipend of around €25,000, plus tuition or an annual university fee contribution. Some projects also mention extra support such as conference travel, professional development, or research training. Actual funding details can vary by host institution and project.
Eligibility usually requires at least a strong honours bachelor's degree, often a 2.1 equivalent or above, in a discipline relevant to the project. Depending on the topic, this may include computer science, statistics, mathematics, food science, nutrition, chemistry, engineering, veterinary science, agricultural science, or related fields. Some projects prefer or accept applicants with a relevant master's degree and may ask for programming, laboratory, modelling, or data-analysis experience.
VistaMilk opportunities are based in Ireland and are especially suitable for students seeking interdisciplinary doctoral research connected to dairy systems, digital agriculture, sustainability, food innovation, and animal health. To apply, candidates should monitor partner university and research-centre PhD advertisements and submit an application for the specific project of interest with the requested academic documents and supporting materials.
Eligibility
Who can apply for this scholarship
VistaMilk-funded opportunities are typically open to applicants with a strong honours degree, usually at least a 2.1 equivalent, in a subject relevant to the advertised project. Eligible backgrounds in the reference postings include computer science, data science, mathematics, statistics, food science, nutritional sciences, dietetics, chemistry, materials science, engineering, veterinary science, agricultural science, and related disciplines. Some projects also welcome applicants with a relevant master's degree. Additional expectations may include research aptitude, teamwork, independent working ability, and project-specific skills such as programming, laboratory methods, modelling, or data analysis.
Requirements
Documents typically needed to apply
Where you can use this
Open positions accepting VistaMilk.
