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ULSTER UNIVERSITY CREATIVE INDUSTRIES AND COMMUNICATION SCHOLARSHIP

LOCATION: Republic of Ireland

The Creative Industries and Communication Scholarship is open to new international (excluding UK & RoI) entrants in the first year of a relevant programme, commencing September 2026.

ELIGIBILITY:

Open to new international (excluding UK & RoI) entrants on the first year of a relevant programme, commencing September 2026.

The Creative Industries and Communication Scholarship is open to all new international (excluding UK & RoI) entrants in the first year of one of the below-listed programmes delivered on our Belfast campus, commencing September 2026.

MA Film and TV Production

MA User Experience and Service Design

MSc Communication and Public  Relations

You must be classified as an international (excluding UK & RoI), self-funding student paying the international tuition fee rate to qualify for this award.

You must also hold an offer for one of the above-listed programmes.

The full-time, postgraduate programme must be delivered on our Belfast campus, commencing in September 2026.

You must meet any academic and/or English language conditions as stated in your offer letter.

You don’t need to apply for this award—all eligible students are awarded it automatically.

BENEFIT:

A £2,200 scholarship was applied as a discount to your tuition fee.  In addition to the £2,000 international postgraduate scholarship.

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2026 HARDIMAN PHD SCHOLARSHIP AT THE UNIVERSITY OF GALWAY 

Application Deadline: 6 February 2026 (17:00 Irish Time).

LOCATION: Ireland

The 2026 Hardiman PhD Scholarship applications are now open. The scholarships offer opportunities for suitably qualified individuals to pursue a structured PhD in any of our wide range of programmes.

ELIGIBILITY:

Students starting their PhD on the 1st September 2026. High-achieving individuals, with drive and passion, who have an appetite for the research world and creativity, who thrive on intellectual excitement, and who will positively impact and shape the future for all in our society.  Using your creative energy, your PhD journey at the University of Galway will be alive with possibilities and opportunities.

Successful applicants will be expected to have a first- or upper-second-class honors primary degree or equivalent.

Applicants must read the Applicant’s Guide prior to completing the application form.

Applicants must nominate one supervisor. Click here to find a supervisor. A supervisor form must be submitted by proposed supervisor by 6 February 2026 (17:00 Irish Time)

Submit a complete application by 6 February 2026 (17:00 Irish Time). Applications accepted in English or Irish only.

Two references that indicate your academic suitability & potential to undertake postgraduate research must be received by 6 February 2026 (17:00 Irish Time).
Applications will not be accepted from persons currently registered as PhD students or who previously were awarded a PhD.

English Language Requirements: Please view section on webpage: https://www.universityofgalway.ie/global-galway/studyinireland/entryrequirements/

BENEFIT:

The Hardiman PhD Scholarships are fully funded for four years, with a stipend of €25,000 p.a. plus tuition fee covered.

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