Are you interested in beginning your research career with a PhD? Do you have a project you’d like to explore, but no supervisor or host institution yet? Why not consider DkIT and the Irish Research Council’s Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme.

The IRC Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship programme supports suitably qualified doctoral candidates in pursuing full-time research in any discipline. The scholarship includes an annual stipend, contribution towards postgrad fees, and some eligible direct research expenses. If successful, you will begin your Scholarship in September 2025.

Research Areas:

Research at Dundalk Institute of Technology centres around the following areas:

1. ICT, Health and Aging

• Smooth muscle physiology
• Human Computer Interactions
• Digital health platforms to support patients and carers
• Regulatory frameworks for medical device software
• AI and Machine learning

2. Energy and Environment

• Engineering
• Renewal energy technology
• Climate change studies
• Earth and environmental science
• Electrochemistry

3. Creative Arts

• Music
• Film and TV studies
• Media Studies

4. Humanities and Social Science

• Culture and heritage
• Digital humanities
• Business, and entrepreneurship
• Literature

Expressions of Interest

If your proposed research aligns with any of these categories listed above and you are interested in applying for this Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme, please complete the form below before 13th September 2024 to register your interest.

If suitable supervisors are available at DkIT, we will support you in your application, providing workshops and help-packs designed to ensure your application is of the highest quality.

Register Your Interest