Scholarship opportunities
Taught Programme Scholarships and Awards
The Irish School of Ecumenics is making available a Scholarship in each of its Ph.D./ M.Litt., M.Phil. Taught courses and the Postgraduate Diploma course. One Scholarship will be awarded to an exceptionally well-qualified candidate in each of the three M.Phil. courses:
- International Peace Studies (IPS),
- Intercultural Theology and Interreligious Studies (IT&IS)
- Conflict Resolution and Reconciliation (CRR).
One Scholarship is also available in the Ph.D / M.Litt. course, and one Scholarship in the Postgraduate Diploma course, Conflict and Dispute Resolution Studies (CDRS).
Value: €3,800 for the Ph.D. / M.Litt. and Taught M.Phil courses;
€1,000 for the Postgraduate Diploma course.
Students should note that the Scholarships are only likely to cover part of the total costs for fees and living expenses and applicants are therefore encouraged to explore additional sources of funding.
Scholarship Applications for 2013-2014 are currently under consideration. Successful recipients will be informed shortly.
For further information please contact:
- Ms. Mary Priestman at peacesec@tcd.ie (IPS);
- Ms. Christine Houlahan at: ecumsec@tcd.ie (Ph.D / M.Litt.; IT&IS; CDRS)
- Ms. Caroline Clarke at: reconsec@tcd.ie (CRR).
Research Degree Funding
Visit the Graduate Studies website for further details on all research funding opportunities.
Brazilian and Indian scholarships
There is a limited number of scholarships available for Brazilian and Indian citizens to study in Trinity. Please see http://www.tcd.ie/globalrelations/scholarships/ for further details.
Postgraduate Ussher Fellowships
http://www.tcd.ie/Graduate_Studies/prospectivestudents/awards/ussherfellowships/index.php
Fellowships are available to new entrants to the full-time Ph.D. register for entry in October and/or the following April of the same academic year (e.g. October 09 and/or April 10). The Fellowships aim to support and develop gifted research students. They are awarded competitively on academic merit.
VALUE: The Fellowship fully covers EU and non-EU fees and provides an annual maintenance of €16,000 for three years.
ELIGIBILITY: These fellowships are only applicable to new entrants on the research register.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Students in receipt of this award are required to maintain satisfactory progress in their research degree. There is no teaching requirement associated with this award.
APPLICATION: New entrants to the Research Register do not need to complete a separate Award application form. A section on the general Research application form must be completed in order to be considered for an award.
Postgraduate Research Studentships
http://www.tcd.ie/Graduate_Studies/prospectivestudents/awards/studentships/index.php
Studentships are available to new entrants as well as continuing students on the full-time Ph.D. register for entry in October and/or the following April of the same academic year (e.g. September 09 and/or March 10). The Studentships aim to support and develop gifted research students. They are awarded competitively on academic merit.
VALUE: The studentship fully covers EU or non-EU fees and an annual maintenance of €8,000 for up to four years.
ELIGIBILITY: These studentships are applicable to new entrants as well as continuing students on the Ph.D. Register.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Students in receipt of this award are required to maintain satisfactory progress in their research degree. In addition to their research studies, students holding this award are also expected to contribute six hours of academic work per week for the School, as agreed with the Director of Postgraduate Teaching and Learning.
APPLICATION: New entrants to the Research Register are not required to complete a separate Award application form. A section on the general Research application form must be completed in order to be considered for an award. Continuing students who wish to apply for this Award should contact the research degrees Executive Officer directly, ressec@tcd.ie.
CLOSING DATE: Nominations are considered at various times of the year depending on the School. New applicants are advised to submit their application as early as possible.
Useful links for external sources of funding:
- TCD Graduate Studies Office - information on external funding
- Prospects website – information on funding sources for UK students
- George Mitchell Scholarships
- The Beit Trust Scholarship – for African students
- Canon Collins Trust Scholarship – for African students
- Northern Ireland Memorial Fund - Bursaries for those affected by the Troubles
- Irish Research Council for the Humanities and Social Sciences