Teagasc, in collaboration with Wageningen University & Research (WUR) and ZALF (Leibniz Centre for Agricultural Landscape Research), invites applications for a MSc Walsh Scholarship as part of the agriRDM project.
The scholarship is open to candidates of all nationalities with a first-class or upper second-class honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field such as agricultural science, behavioural science, psychology, or sociology. Applicants should have experience with both qualitative and quantitative research methods, including survey design, interviews, and stakeholder engagement.
Teagasc, Ireland’s Agriculture and Food Development Authority, is a semi-state organization dedicated to advancing the agri-food sector through research, advisory services, and education. Established in 1988, it supports farmers, food producers, and rural communities by providing science-based solutions to enhance profitability, competitiveness, and sustainability. With a network of research centers, advisory offices, and colleges across Ireland, Teagasc employs around 1,100 staff and manages an annual budget exceeding €160 million, funded largely by state grants and EU programs.
Founded in 1918, Wageningen Universiteit (Wageningen University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the medium-sized town of Wageningen (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Gelderland. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministerie van Onderwijs, Cultuur en Wetenschap, Nederland (Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, Netherlands), Wageningen Universiteit (WU) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 9,000-9,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Wageningen Universiteit (WU) 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.