M.Phil. Bursary Opportunities for 2026 entry 

The School is delighted to invite applications for two bursaries for our M.Phil. programmes, both awarded on the basis of financial need and academic merit. 

The Fitzroy Pyle M.Phil. Bursary is open to applicants to the M.Phils. in Children’s Writing, Irish Writing, and Modern and Contemporary Literary Studies. It will cover fees and a stipend for one year. 

The Peter McInerney M.Phil. Scholarship is open to applicants to the M.Phil. in Modern and Contemporary Literary Studies. The successful applicant will be awarded €5000 towards fees.  

For further details and how to apply please see the Funding section on the webpages for the respective M.Phils. within the School of English site. Note that, in order to be considered for either of these bursaries, your M.Phil. application must be fully completed by the deadline of 31 March 2026.