Current scholarship opportunities

Open funding opportunities

Please see below for details of currently advertised PhD and Research Master's funding and scholarship opportunities offered at UCD or by funding agencies. 


Please note that this does not represent an exhaustive list and students are advised to contact the UCD School in which they are interested in studying to ask about current funding possibilities. You can also find helpful guidance on PhD applications in the 'Planning' phase of the UCD PhD lifecycle

The UCD School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems (SNMHS) and UCD Centre for Interdisciplinary Research, Education, and Innovation in Health Systems (UCD IRIS) is offering a full-time PhD Scholarship with registration commencing in January 2025.

The PhD programme is focused on exploring the experiences and identifying ways to effectively support family carers in the context of Ireland. The PhD scholarship offers a stipend of €22,000 per annum plus coverage of student fees for four full-time years.

Applications are to be submitted via email to andrew.darley@ucd.ie no later than 16 August 2024. For full details on the research programme, eligibility and details of how to apply, please download the full information booklet below. 

Information Booklet – PhD Scholarship in Family Caregiving