ELIGIBILITY:

Applicants should have a relevant undergraduate degree at first-class honours level or at least 2.1 level. It is desirable that they should hold a relevant master’s qualification. Candidates who are currently completing a master’s qualification are welcome to apply but must be able to begin full-time PhD research in September 2026. 

Research Areas: HISTORY and GEOGRAPHY. Applications in research areas not listed on the program website will be considered if the applicant has identified a suitable research supervisor from among the members of the staff. 

Prospective applicants are first required to make contact with a member of staff whose research area aligns with their proposed doctoral project. For staff research interests, see:  https://www.dcu.ie/historygeography/people 

Applicants should complete the application form below. Only applications using this form will be accepted. The following criteria will be evaluated: quality of the research proposal (including originality, potential research contribution and impact, clarity of proposal and methodology); feasibility of the proposed research; strength and suitability of the candidate; and match with the proposed supervisor and the school. 

Completed application forms must be accompanied by a CV.

Completed applications should be emailed to historyandgeography@dcu.ie on or before 5 p.m. on 26 February 2026. Late applications will not be considered.

The decision of the assessment panel is expected to be announced in late March/early April 2026. 

Any queries should be directed to Dr. Daithí Ó Corráin (email: daithi.ocorrain@dcu.ie).

BENEFIT:

The successful candidate will receive a stipend of €25,000 per annum and a tuition fee waiver (EU or non-EU) for up to four years, subject to satisfactory annual progression.