Research Awards & Scholarships
The School of Education has three types of awards available for students on the Research Register, details of which are listed below. Unfortunately there is limited funding available for students on taught courses.
*Closing date 8th May 2012*
Postgraduate Ussher Fellowships
This Faculty Fellowship covers EU and non-EU fees and provides an annual maintenance of €16,000 for three years (paid monthly). It is available to new entrants to the full-time Ph.D. register and is awarded competitively on academic merit by the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences.
Application Process
There is no separate application form for this award, students must apply online using tcd.ie/courses in conjunction with their application to study with the School of Education.
Deadline
The deadline for application for School of Education nominations to this College award is 8th May 2012. However, the application will require the approval of a potential supervisor before the applicant can be accepted by the College. Consequently, intending applicants must discuss research ideas with potential supervisors before making a formal application for admission. It is therefore advised that applicants contact the School by April 1st in order to secure a supervisor.
Results are normally announced mid June.
Click here for award regulations.
Postgraduate Research Studentships
General Information
This Studentship covers EU and non-EU fees and provides an annual maintenance of €8,000 for three years (paid monthly). It is available to both new entrants and continuing students on the full-time Ph.D. register and is awarded competitively on academic merit. Studentship holders are required to engage in teaching-related activities, as advised by the Head of School and/or the School’s Director of Teaching and Learning (Postgraduate) to a maximum of 6 hours per week in teaching term.
Application Process
New students: There is no separate application form for this award, students must apply via the PAC website in conjunction with their application to study with the School of Education.
Continuing students: Studentships are open to new entrants to the full-time Ph.D. register as well as continuing students in a given academic year. 
application form
Shortlisted applicants may be invited to attend for interview/short presentation.
Deadline
The deadline for application for this award is 8th May 2012. However, for new students, the application to study with the School will require the approval of a potential supervisor before the applicant can be accepted by the College. Consequently, intending applicants must discuss research ideas with potential supervisors before making a formal application for admission. It is therefore advised that new applicants contact the School by April 1st in order to secure a supervisor.
Results are normally announced mid June.
Click here for award regulations.
School of Education Scholarship
General Information
This Studentship covers EU and non-EU fees and provides an annual maintenance of €8,000 for three years (paid monthly). It is available to both new entrants and continuing students on the full-time Ph.D. register and is awarded competitively on academic merit. Studentship holders are required to engage in teaching-related activities, as advised by the Head of School and/or the School’s Director of Teaching and Learning (Postgraduate) to a maximum of 6 hours per week in teaching term.
Application Process
The deadline for application for this award is 8th May 2012. However, for new students, the application to study with the School will require the approval of a potential supervisor before the applicant can be accepted by the College. Consequently, intending applicants must discuss research ideas with potential supervisors before making a formal application for admission. It is therefore advised that new applicants contact the School by April 1st in order to secure a supervisor.
Shortlisted applicants may be invited to attend for interview/short presentation.
Click here for application form.
Click here for award regulations.
Results are normally announced mid June.
Heffernan Bursary
The Heffernan bursary fund was established in 2003 in memory of Lola Margaret Heffernan through a bequest from her brother, the late Reverend Brendan Heffernan P.P. who was the first Catholic Chaplain to Trinity College Dublin.
The fund is to support such person or persons being in need of financial assistance to enable them to undertake a course of study which would lead to an enhancement of their skills as teachers or principals within the secondary school system.
Annual value, €4,000*. At least one award is available for 2012/13
Application Process
The deadline for application for this award is 8th May 2012
Click here for application form.
*This bursary may be divided between one or more applicants. As this award is not based on academic merit, back up documentation of financial hardship would be advisable (e.g. 2 months bank statement).
Further Information
For further information and regulations on these awards and for other funding information, please contact the Graduate Studies Office or contact School directly at phdresearch@tcd.ie.