Maynooth University Doctoral Scholarship

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.