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The Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship (GOI-IES) program assists high-achieving international students seeking to study at NFQ levels 9 or 10 (master's, postgraduate diploma, or PhD) in Ireland. The Higher Education Authority manages the initiative, which is sponsored by the Government of Ireland in partnership with Irish higher education institutions (HEIs). Under the initiative, 60 scholarships are offered annually for one year of full-time study at NFQ levels 9 or 10.
A Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship provides a €10,000 stipend for one year of full-time study at NFQ level 9 or 10. The recipients' host higher education institutions are obligated to provide a full fee waiver for the year of their scholarship. Successful students will be expected to start their studies in September or October 2025.
Details about Government of Ireland International Education Scholarships 2025
Host Country |
Ireland |
Scholarship By |
Higher Education Authority (HEA) |
Degree Levels |
Masters & PhD |
Number of Scholarships |
60 Scholarships |
Benefits |
Fully Funded |
Deadline |
5th March 2025 |
Eligibility Criteria
- To be eligible for a Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship, applicants must be from countries other than the EU/EEA, Switzerland, or the United Kingdom.
- Candidates must first apply for admission to a relevant master's, postgraduate diploma, or PhD course provided by an accredited higher education institution, following the institution's admission processes.
- Applicants who have previously received a GOI-IES scholarship are not eligible to apply.
- Russian and Belarussian nationals are unable to apply owing to the ongoing conflict with Ukraine.
What’s included?
- A Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship provides a €10,000 stipend for one year of full-time study at NFQ level 9 or 10.
- The recipients' host higher education institutions are obligated to provide a full fee waiver for the year of their scholarship.
- Successful students will be expected to start their studies in September or October 2025.
Applications Open
The application deadline is, March 5th, 2025

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Criteria
The scholarship will be awarded for a PhD project entitled ‘Mapping Elsewhere in Irish Periodical Publishing’
Must hold a Master’s degree in a related field.
Demonstrated interest in Irish literature and periodical publishing.
Proficiency in Digital Humanities techniques.
Ability to undertake critical analysis and mixed-methodology research.


PhD Scholarship Details
This PhD project aims to document the manifestation of ‘elsewhere’ in periodical publishing in Ireland since 1922.
The research will utilize a mixed-methodology approach underpinned by Digital Humanities techniques to produce a survey of recent and emerging trends in Irish periodical publishing.
The project will engage deeply with cultural, creative, and critical debates on diversity and inclusion in the Irish arts sector, culminating in a comprehensive survey of the iterations of internationalism in literary journals.


Benefits
Full coverage of tuition fees for the duration of the PhD program.
An annual stipend to cover living expenses.
Access to university facilities and resources.
Opportunities for professional development and networking.


Department Of English Language And Literature:
The Department of English Language and Literature at Mary Immaculate College is a thriving department within the institution’s Faculty of Arts.
The department has an excellent research profile with exceptional publication, funding, public engagement and impact activities by research-active staff. The Department has a lively postgraduate community, with a large cohort of PhD and MA students.


Department Of English Language And Literature
Personal Statement (up to 750 words) outlining your interests, experience, and motivation related to the project
Academic Writing sample (up to 5000 words), e.g., section of MA dissertation or essay
Completed PATHOS PhD Application form
Names of two academic references. Referees of shortlisted candidates will be contacted for references prior to interview.


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