University of Galway - Hardiman Research Scholarships

Hardiman Research Scholarships

You will receive a stipend of 25,000 EUR per year (a scholarship is a regular payment to cover living costs) as well as full coverage of your tuition fees for up to 4 years to pursue a PhD at the University of Galway in Ireland (formerly the National University of Ireland, Galway). The university offers these places as fully funded doctoral positions as part of its structured PhD programmes, which combine your research with teaching modules and skills training.

Who can apply

• Degree: You hold a bachelor’s degree with a ‘First Class’ or ‘Upper Second Class’ classification, or an equivalent qualification.
• No existing PhD: You are not currently enrolled as a PhD student anywhere and have never obtained a PhD.
• Field of study: Each subject area within the University’s PhD programmes.
• Nationality: All nationalities can apply.
• English: You meet the university’s English language requirements.
• Supervisor: You have found an academic at University of Galway willing to supervise your research and submit a supervisor form.
• Disability places: At least one scholarship is reserved for an applicant with a disability who meets the selection criteria.

How to apply

Please submit the online application form in English or Irish by 6 February 2026 at 17:00 Irish time. Please include two academic references and your supervisor’s form. A panel of at least three assessors will evaluate each application on the basis of your research proposal, your qualifications, your references and your previous research experience. Shortlisted candidates will then be invited to an online interview.

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