Postgraduate funding opportunities
Please find information regarding potential postgraduate funding opportunities for DAH students. This information is just a snap shot of the funding opportunities currently available which we are aware of and so there may be other research studentships available which we are not aware of. Therefore we would advise researchers to review the options below but also to conduct your own investigation into Irish and EU research funding initiatives.
- Trinity College Dublin Postgraduate Research Studentships
Who can apply
Postgraduate studentships are available to new entrants as well as continuing students on the full-time Ph.D. register for entry in September and/or the following March of the same academic year (e.g. September 2011 and/or March 2012). The postgraduate Studentships aim to support and develop gifted research students. They are awarded competitively on academic merit.
Studentship
The postgraduate studentship fully covers EU or non-EU fee and an annual maintenance of €8,000 for three years.
Further information, deadlines and how to apply
- Irish Research Council for Science, Engineering and Technology (IRCSET)
2.a. Enterprise Partnership Scheme
IRCSET links with private enterprise and eligible public bodies to award co-funded postgraduate scholarships and postdoctoral fellowships to the most promising researchers in Ireland.
Who can apply
Option 1: Postgraduate and postdoctoral candidates who have not had previous discussions with an enterprise partner but would like IRCSET to discuss aspects of their application with its current enterprise partners, with a view to co-funding, should apply on-line to IRCSET's postgraduate and postdoctoral schemes.
Option 2: Candidates who (with their academic supervisor/mentor) have had previous discussions with an enterprise partner and wish to apply for an award with a specific partner should apply on-line.
Award
Postgraduate awards (max. three years) are valued at €24,000 per year of award. Of this amount €16,000 is paid as a maintenance award to the Scholar. The remaining €8,000 is allocated to cover payment of fees to TCD and support for the research to be carried out.
Postdoctoral awards (max. two years) are valued at €45,895 per year - €31,275 paid as salary to Fellow (prior to income tax deductions), €3,365 employer's PRSI contribution @ 10.75%, €6,255 employer's pension contribution @ 20% and €5,000 to cover expenses directly associated with the research work. IRCSET pays two-thirds and the enterprise partner one-third.
Further information, deadlines and how to apply
2.b. Embark Postgraduate Scholarship Competition 2012
The IRCSET ‘EMBARK’ Scheme offers opportunities for suitably-qualified students to pursue a postgraduate degree by research. The Scheme supports basic research in the broad areas of Science, Engineering and Technology.
Who can apply
The majority of postgraduate Scholarships awarded by the Council are offered to citizens of the European Union (EU) or to those whose legal and permanent residence is within a member state of the EU but some awards are also offered to exceptional candidates from non-EU member states.
In addition to applications for EMBARK funding, applicants may also apply for funding under IRCSET’s Enterprise Partnership Scheme. The Enterprise Partnership Scheme offers researchers the opportunity to gain additional valuable experience by working closely with a relevant industry partner.
Award
The awards are valued at €24,000 per year of award. Of this amount €16,000 is paid as a maintenance award to the Scholar. The remaining €8,000 is allocated to cover payment of fees to TCD and support for the research to be carried out.
Further information, deadlines and how to apply
2.c. Irish Research Council 2012 Call for Ulysses Awards for Travel in 2013
Ulysses is a programme for research visits between Ireland and France, jointly funded and administered by the Irish Research Council and Campus France with participation from the French Embassy in Ireland and Teagasc. Support of up to €2,500 is provided for short visits to partner institutions over a one-year period, and covers travel and subsistence costs. Applications from researchers at an early stage of their academic careers are particularly encouraged.
Deadlines: Internal – 4 p.m. Tuesday 25 September 2012; External – 5 p.m. Thursday 27 September 2012.
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- IRCHSS
Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme
2012/2013 Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme The Research Council is currently finalising the Terms and Conditions for 2012-13 schemes. Application materials will be available on the IRCHSS website once the final dates for the postgraduate and postdoctoral schemes have been confirmed.
Please look up their website for application deadlines.
For the 2012/13 Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme, applications will be submitted via an online application system. The online application system will only apply to the postgraduate scheme for the 2012/13 schemes. We plan to roll out the online application system to the rest of the schemes for the 2013/14 year.
- Arts Council Training and Travel Awards
External deadline: applications are accepted on an ongoing basis up to 31st Dec. 2012 but those seeking support for formal courses (postgraduate or equivalent) must submit their application at least six weeks before their course or work programme begins. Internal deadline: 2 working days prior to submission.
Maximum award: €8,000. Applications may pertain to Architecture, Arts participation, Circus, Dance, Film, Literature (English language), Music, Opera, Spectacle, Street arts, Traditional arts, Venues, Visual arts, Young people children and the arts. Outbound awards facilitate participation in conferences, seminars, workshops / masterclasses, or internships. Formal postgraduate training is supported only where the selected course is of a type and/or at a level not available in Ireland. Inbound awards facilitate inviting specialists from abroad to deliver high-level training or mentoring by covering travel & accommodation costs.
Detailed guidelines are available here. Note: applicants need to be resident in the Republic of Ireland and need to register more than 5 days in advance of online application.
Funding opportunities for Trinity students
- Provost's Visual and Performing Arts Fund
Advertised on Provost's page on TCD website annually (usually in December)
- Graduate Studies Travel Funding
Advertised on the Grad Studies website (rolling application process)
- Projects Equality Fund -
External funding opportunities
- Fundit.com
Fundraising for arts projects
- Arts Council
Travel and Training awards, bursary, project awards and other schemes
- Creative Arts Technologies and Cultures