Postgraduate Student Stipend

When do I need to submit my stipend related forms to ensure I get paid in my first month of registration?

As soon as you receive communication from Academic Registry (for Trinity Research Doctorate Award) or your Supervisor/School Manager / PG Administrator (for external funded / local School / Discipline award), you should refer to the User friendly guide to setting up a stipend and begin completing all necessary stipend forms

To receive payment in your first month:

• Complete and submit the Graduate Student Proposal Form and Scholarship Exemption Declaration Form as follows:
  • Trinity Research Doctorate Awardee should submit both the completed forms by replying directly to the email from Academic Registry that issued award offer letter and related documentations. 
  • External Funded and local School/Discipline Awardee should submit the completed forms to your Supervisor or School Manager/PG Administrator.

  Following review, they will be forwarded to HR.

• Ensure you are fully registered for the academic year.

• Update your bank details in the Core HR Portal.

All steps must be completed before the monthly HR stipend payroll deadline.

If I haven’t registered as a student, will I still get paid my stipend?

No, you must be fully registered as a student for each academic year before your stipend can be processed or paid. To avoid delays, make sure you complete your registration as soon as you receive your invitation to register via www.my.tcd.ie.

What are the main reasons a student doesn’t get paid on time?

The most common reasons for delayed stipend payments include:

• Graduate Student Proposal Form and Scholarship Exemption Declaration Form not submitted to HR before the stated deadline.
• Incomplete or incorrect information on all or any of the required stipend forms
• Student is not registered
• Bank details not submitted in the Core Portal by the Student

What if I don’t have an Irish home address yet?

As per the Revenue guideline, you must be resident in Ireland and provide a valid Irish residential address to be eligible for a tax-free stipend payment.

What if I don’t have a PPS Number?

You can still submit your stipend forms without a PPS Number, and this won’t delay the initial setup of your stipend. However, a PPS Number is required for Revenue compliance, so you must apply and provide one as soon as possible after arriving in Ireland.

For information visit the Department of Social Protection website:
https://www.gov.ie/en/service/12e6de-get-a-personal-public-service-pps-number/

Once you receive your PPS Number, please contact the HR Service Desk (HR@tcd.ie) to pass on the details.

How can I setup my bank details in Core Portal?

To set up your bank details, please refer to How to input your bank details into Core user guide.

Will I get paid once my stipend is setup on Core Portal?

Your stipend will be paid in the next scheduled monthly payment cycle once you are fully registered, and you have provided your bank details via the HR Core Portal.

What type of bank account do I need to receive my stipend payment?

Make sure the bank account is in your name and supports SEPA (Single Euro Payments Area) transactions. You will not receive your stipend if a non-euro account is provided.

When will I get paid?

Stipends are paid by on the 20th of each month. To receive your stipend payment on time, your stipend setup must be fully completed and submitted before the stated monthly HR deadline for stipends. For example, to be paid on 20th September, all required stipend documents must be correctly submitted to HR by your School or Academic Registry by 25th August. 

Check the latest payroll deadlines here

How can I access my payslips? 

You can access your payslips through the TCD HR Core Portal: 

• Visit the TCD HR Core Portal 
• Log in using your Trinity username and password 
• Go to the “My Payslips” section under “Pay” 

Payslips are typically available at the end of each month once your stipend has been processed.