The programme provides outstanding students with the opportunity to direct their own research at the early-career stage, working with a supervisor, in their chosen area of interest. It offers:
- a stipend of €16,000 per annum
- a contribution to fees, including non-EU fees, up to a maximum of €5,750 per annum
- eligible direct research expenses of €2,250 per annum
Key dates
| Deadline | Date |
|---|---|
| Call open | 5 September 2019 |
| FAQ deadline | 24 October 2019 |
| Applicant deadline | 16:00 (Irish time) 31 October 2019 |
| Supervisor and referee deadline | 16:00 (Irish time) 7 November 2019 |
| Research office endorsement deadline | 16:00 (Irish time) 14 November 2019 |
| Call outcome | End of March 2020 |
| Scholarship start date | 1 September 2020 |
Registration: https://irishresearch.smartsimple.ie/s_Login.jsp