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Maynooth University

Maynooth University Doctoral Scholarship

Fully Funded PhD Scholarship in Law and Criminology at Maynooth University Maynooth University in Ireland

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Sociology

Funding

Fully funded doctoral scholarship for up to 4 years full-time. Includes a €25,000 annual stipend, annual tuition fee support, and funding for research-related conferences and academic activities.

Deadline

Expired

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Ireland

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Maynooth University

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Maynooth University Doctoral Scholarship

by Maynooth University

Fully Funded
PhD
Up To 4 Years
Ireland

Maynooth University Doctoral Scholarship is a PhD funding scheme in Ireland supporting selected doctoral projects across disciplines, typically with stipend and tuition support for up to four years.

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Keywords

Sociology
Criminology
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About this position

Maynooth University is advertising a fully funded PhD opportunity in the School of Law and Criminology, starting in October 2026. The scholarship is aimed at outstanding applicants interested in Law, Criminology, or related interdisciplinary research areas.

The award includes a €25,000 annual stipend, annual tuition fee support, funding for research-related conferences and academic activities, and up to 4 years of full-time funding. This is a strong option for candidates seeking doctoral support in socio-legal, criminological, or interdisciplinary research.

Eligibility highlights: applicants should ordinarily hold a Master’s degree with a 2.1 honours or higher (or equivalent). A key requirement is that applicants must secure a supervisor within the School prior to application.

Deadline: Tuesday 9 June 2026 at 5pm Irish time.

For full details on eligibility, application requirements, and the selection process, use the application link provided in the post or contact the School of Law and Criminology at Maynooth University.

Funding details

Fully funded doctoral scholarship for up to 4 years full-time. Includes a €25,000 annual stipend, annual tuition fee support, and funding for research-related conferences and academic activities.

What's required

Applicants should ordinarily hold a Master’s degree with a 2.1 honours or higher (or equivalent). Applicants must secure a supervisor within the School of Law and Criminology prior to application. The scholarship is for outstanding applicants pursuing PhD research in Law, Criminology, or related interdisciplinary areas.

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