UCD School of Education Ad Astra PhD funding for International Students in Ireland, 2020

  •  PhD, Fellowship, Diploma
  •  15-Mar-2020
  •   Ireland
  • $$  Stipend of €18,000+  allowance of €4,000

The UCD School of Education is attracting excellent aspirants towards Ad Astra PhD Scholarship for the academic year 2020-2021. The funding program is awarded to both domestic and international students.

The funding provides a full-time position for the three-year duration of the PhD program covering full tuition fees, a stipend and a research fund to work at the UCD School of Education.

University College Dublin Information

University College Dublin Grants

UCD School of Education Ad Astra PhD funding for International Students in Ireland, 2020 Established in 1854, University College Dublin is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium-sized city of Dublin (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), County Dublin. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Department of Education and Skills, Ireland, University College Dublin (UCD) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. University College Dublin (UCD) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 165 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 20-30% making this Irish higher education organization a very selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Eligible Countries: Applications are accepted from candidates from Ireland, the EU and worldwide.
  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: award is awarded to undertake a research project exploring children’s voice, agency and citizenship practices.
  • Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must have to meet the following criteria:
  • An academic background in Education and/or Children and Youth Studies.
  • High honours in an appropriate Master’s degree.

Offered Benefits

The scholarship provided full funding for tuition fees: a stipend of €18,000 per annum to assist with living expenses and a research allowance of €4,000.

Application Process

  • How to Apply: In order to eligible for the opportunity , applicants first need to take admission in a PhD degree program at the university. After getting enrolled, all candidates must have to submit their applications via email to [email protected]
  • Supporting Documents: Applicants must provide diploma, transcripts of academic records (undergraduate and postgraduates, CV and a supporting statement of no more than two pages (font size 12) and two letters of recommendation with their application.
  • Admission Requirements: To study at University College Dublin, students will need to meet the academic entry requirements for their course.
  • Language Requirement:  All candidates will be expected to demonstrate Proof of English proficiency (IELTS of 7 total score, with no band below 6.5, or alternatively a masters’ degree graded at 2:1 or above, written in English and obtained from an English speaking institution in an English speaking country, within the past 3-years from date of application).
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