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UCD SCHOOL OF COMPUTER SCIENCE PHD SCHOLARSHIP 2026

Application Deadline: 13th February 2026, at 17:00 (Irish Time)

LOCATION: Ireland

The PhD programme offered by the School of Computer Science in UCD is designed to develop your talent and knowledge while you work on a research project under the supervision of academic experts in the field. The programme combines learning, teaching, and research activities to equip you with the right skills to enhance your career prospects in both academia and industry.

ELIGIBILITY:

The minimum requirements to apply are:

A 2.1 grade (or equivalent) in an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Science, or a similar technical discipline.

Programming ability.

English test for non-native English speakers, or proof that you carried out your studies through the medium of English within the last two years

Other specific requirements are outlined in the Project Descriptions offered this year

To Apply, the applicants should read the Guide for Applicants call document and carefully review the Application Form template and list of Project Descriptions available in the Guide for Applicants call document before completing the online form

BENEFIT:

The duration of the scholarship is 4 years and includes an annual tax-free stipend of €25,000, research travel expenses of €3,000 to carry out the project, a new laptop, and academic fees.  In addition, all doctoral candidates will do some demonstration and/or teaching assistant hours in the school as part of their career development.

The PhD programme starts in September 2026 if you are offered a scholarship.

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DCU BUSINESS SCHOOL JOHN THOMPSON SCHOLARSHIP 2026

Application Deadline: 30th July, 2026

LOCATION: Ireland

DCU Business School and the family and friends of the late John Thompson are welcoming applications for the John Thompson Scholarship. This scholarship aims to foster links between digital marketing and online journalism by encouraging graduates of business, journalism and more diverse educational backgrounds to study digital marketing integrated with an appreciation of media and online journalism.

ELIGIBILITY:

In order to apply for this scholarship, applicants must have applied to the MSc Digital Marketing programme here in DCU Business School.

To apply for this scholarship, you will first need to apply to the programme of choice. Can you please start your application and email our global office to discuss any issues with the application? Please visit the following website to view contact details: https://www.dcu.ie/global. They will also be able to advise you on any further scholarships that you may be eligible for.

Once you receive an offer, you can apply for the John Thompson Scholarship by following these steps:

In order to apply, students should submit a copy of each of the following:

A CV

A statement of motivation and suitability for the scholarship (maximum of 250 words).

A copy of their academic transcript/proof of final degree award

Submissions should be made to the Group Head for Marketing at DCU Business School via email at businessscholarships@dcu.ie

Please note students cannot be awarded more than one DCU Business School scholarship at a time.

BENEFIT:

This scholarship will cover the fees of one MSc Digital Marketing Student.

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