National University Of Ireland - The Denis Phelan Scholarship

What you get

You will receive 16,000 EUR for one year. The funding will cover your travel expenses and serve as general study support whilst you undertake an extended research placement abroad as a PhD student. The scholarship is funded by the robe manufacturer Phelan Conan Limited and is awarded as part of the National University of Ireland (NUI)’s travel scholarship scheme for PhD students, which supports PhD students who go abroad as part of their studies.

Who can apply

• Degree level: You are enrolled as a PhD student on a doctoral programme at an NUI institution.
• Your background: You are a graduate of NUI.
• Field of study: You study humanities, social sciences or sciences.
• Research abroad: You are planning a research placement abroad as part of your PhD.
• Nationality: Any nationality can apply.
• Competition entry: You are taking part in the competition for the NUI travelling PhD scholarship. By doing so, you will be considered for this scholarship.

How to apply

There is no separate application process. If you apply for the NUI travelling scholarship for PhD students in the humanities, social sciences or natural sciences, you will automatically be considered for the Denis Phelan Scholarship. You apply directly to the NUI. Please check the current application deadline before you begin.

You can find more scholarships in our guide Scholarships in Ireland.