Ireland Government UCC Futures Scholarships Programme (GOI) 2027 | Fully Funded PhD Scholarships in Ireland

 

The University College Cork (UCC) in Ireland has announced applications for a fully funded UCC Futures Scholars Program. Funded by the Government of Ireland Empower Program, the UCC Futures Scholars Program provides €5,750 per annum for tuition, €5,000 per annum for direct research costs, and a annual stipend of €25,000 for living costs.

UCC Futures Scholars Program Summary

• Host Country: Ireland (Europe)
• Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
• Eligible Countries: All Countries 
• Reward: Full Scholarship | €5,750 Tuition Fees | annual stipend of €25,000 | €5,000 research costs per annum 
• No IELTS Required
• Deadline: December 11, 2026

2027 UCC Futures Scholars Programme (GOI) Details:

• The UCC Futures Scholars Programme (GoI) is UCC’s flagship institutional doctoral scholarship programme, supported through the Research Ireland Empower programme. It provides a strategic mechanism through which the University can recruit outstanding doctoral researchers, strengthen research capacity across all disciplines, and develop the next generation of research leaders.
• The programme is managed by the UCC Doctoral Institute and delivered through a university-wide partnership involving the Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation (OVPRI), Colleges, Schools, Research Institutes, and professional services teams across UCC.
• Successful applicants funded through this programme will be recognized as Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship holders.

Requirements for 2027 UCC Government of Ireland Future Scholars Program

• Applicants of all nationalities are eligible to apply for the 2027 UCC Government of Ireland Future Scholars Program.
• There is no age limit for Applicants. All applications will be evaluated through the same assessment process, with funding decisions based on excellence and strategic alignment, irrespective of nationality, age, background, identity, or personal circumstances of the Applicant.
• An Applicant may submit one application only under this call. The programme is open to:
• Applicants seeking to commence an eligible doctoral programme at UCC; and
• Applicants who have completed no more than the first year of an eligible doctoral programme, subject to the provisions outlined in Section 5. 

Applicants must meet the entry requirements for the relevant doctoral programme at UCC:

• Satisfy the minimum English language requirements set out in line with the UCC Postgraduate English Language Entry Requirements policy.
• Hold, or expect to obtain, a First Class Honours or Upper Second Class Honours degree (1.1 or 2.1), or a Master’s degree (or international equivalent in line with UCC guidelines).
• Where an Applicant is completing a qualification at the time of application, all requirements for the award of that qualification must be satisfied no later than 30 September 2027, enabling registration on the doctoral programme from 01 October 2027.
• Have identified an eligible UCC Lead Supervisor who agrees to support the application and submit it on their behalf.

Benefits of 2027 UCC Futures Scholars Programme (GOI)

The value of the scholarship comprises the following budget items

• An annual stipend of €25,000.
• A contribution towards tuition fees of up to €5,750 per annum. UCC will waive any non-EU fee component not covered by the scholarship award.
• A contribution of at least €5,000 per annum will be provided towards eligible direct research costs associated with the project. Eligible direct research costs may include research consumables, specialist training, conference attendance, fieldwork, travel, and other approved research-related expenses.
• Subject to funding availability, awardees may apply for additional eligible direct research costs beyond the annual allocation where justified by the needs of the research project.
• Applications for additional funding will be considered by the UCC Futures Scholars Board, administered by the Doctoral Institute, in accordance with an approved application, review, and governance process.

Required Documents for UCC Government of Ireland Scholarship

• Applicants must provide accurate, complete, and verifiable information in relation to all qualifications, academic achievements, and other information included in their application.
• Applicants must be able to provide satisfactory documentary evidence to support all information provided, including official academic transcripts, evidence of English language proficiency (where applicable), and any other documentation required under this Call

How to Apply for 2027 UCC Futures Scholars Programme (GOI) (Step by Step)

• Your task as an applicant is to apply for and secure admission to a doctoral program at University College Cork (UCC).
• Applications for the UCC Futures Scholars Program funding must be submitted through the UCC Pure system by the Lead Supervisor by the published deadline.
• The Lead Supervisor is responsible for reviewing, endorsing, and submitting the application on the Applicant's behalf. The Application Form may be submitted in either English or Irish.

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