Pregnancy Loss Research Group PhD Scholarship in Ireland

  •  PhD
  •   Ireland
  • $$  Stipend of €25,000 per annum, University fees up to €5,900 per annum, funds for consumables and conference travel

The University College Cork (UCC) is offering a PhD Scholarship in Second Trimester Pregnancy Loss, funded by Féileacáin (The Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Association of Ireland). The scholarship provides a stipend of €25,000 per annum, covers university fees up to €5,900 annually, and includes funding for research consumables and conference travel.

Eligibility for the PhD Scholarship in Second Trimester Pregnancy Loss at University College Cork requires candidates to hold a relevant undergraduate or master’s degree in fields such as obstetrics, gynaecology, or medical sciences. Applicants must demonstrate a strong interest in maternal health research and a commitment to studying pregnancy loss.Established in 1845,  the University College Cork (UCC) is a prestigious public university located in Cork, Ireland. It serves over 24,000 students from more than 100 countries, creating a vibrant and multicultural academic environment. UCC offers a wide range of programs across its four colleges: Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences; Business and Law; Medicine and Health; and Science, Engineering and Food Science.

University College Cork Information

University College Cork Grants

Pregnancy Loss Research Group PhD Scholarship in Ireland Founded in 1845, University College Cork is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the large town of Cork (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), County Cork. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Department of Education and Skills, Ireland, University College Cork (UCC) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. University College Cork (UCC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 174 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations.

Eligibility Criteria

  • University or Organization: University College Cork (UCC)
  • Department: Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, INFANT Research Centre
  • Course Level: PhD
  • Award: Stipend of €25,000 per annum, University fees up to €5,900 per annum, funds for consumables and conference travel
  • Access Mode: Online
  • Number of Awards: 1
  • Nationality: International
  • The award can be taken in: Ireland

Offered Benefits

  • Annual stipend of €25,000
  • University fees up to a maximum of €5,900 per annum
  • Additional funding for consumables and conference travel

Important Dates

  • Closing date for applications: Thursday, 24 October 2024
  • Interviews for shortlisted candidates: November 2024
  • Scholarship start date: July 2025

Application Process



Interested applicants should submit a full application including CV, academic transcripts, and a cover letter outlining their research interests and motivation. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview.

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