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Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship (GOIPG) 2027

Research Ireland (Irish Research Council)IrelandDublin and all Irish citiesmasterScholarship
Official
Upcoming

Source-first summary

Last checked: February 17, 2026 Funding: Fully funded Deadline: October 23, 2026
Source: https://researchireland.ie/funding/goipg/
Apply URL: https://researchireland.ie/funding/goipg/

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Provider

Organization: Research Ireland (Irish Research Council)
Location: Not specified in source
Country: Ireland
City: Dublin and all Irish cities
Level: master

Eligibility

Eligible nationalities: All nationalities are eligible, Category 1: Citizens of the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, Category 2: All other countries
Fields: All research disciplines, Humanities and Social Sciences, Natural Sciences and Engineering, Life Sciences and Health, Arts and Design, Business and Economics
Language/tests: English or Irish (applications accepted in both languages)

Requirements & documents

Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree with First or Upper Second Class Honours
  • If the grade is lower, a Master's degree is required
  • Must secure an academic supervisor at an eligible Irish research institution
  • Applicant must be new to the program or in the first year
  • Must not have submitted more than two previous unsuccessful applications
  • Must not hold a permanent academic position
  • No maximum age limit
Documents
  • Online application form via SmartSimple
  • Detailed research proposal
  • Academic records and certificates
  • Consent of the Academic Supervisor (Primary Supervisor)
  • Consent of the Research Office at the host institution
  • Passing the mandatory Eligibility Quiz

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Verification notes

2027 Cycle details: Applications open September 2026. Deadline: October 23, 2026. Results announcement: April 2027. Scholarship start: September 1, 2027. A supervisor must be secured before applying.
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