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Opportunities, PhD/post doctoral, Scholarships

PHD STUDENTSHIP: ALGORITHMS ON STRINGS AT KING’S COLLEGE LONDON

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Application Deadline: 28 February 2026

LOCATION: United Kingdom

A fully funded PhD studentship in algorithms for 3.5 years to start in October 2026. This project aims at advancing our understanding on open problems in data structures and algorithms, with a focus on strings (sequences of characters). A topic of emphasis could be approximate pattern matching. PhD students in the department are encouraged to undertake TA work compensated at a rate of £21.42 per hour.

ELIGIBILITY:

Award open to UK and Overseas students.

They are looking for candidates with a solid foundation in algorithms, theoretical computer science, or discrete mathematics. Applicants will normally hold, or be about to complete, a Master’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a closely related field. However, we also welcome outstanding applicants with a Bachelor’s degree from a highly competitive programme or with exceptional achievements such as strong results in international programming contests (ICPC, IOI) or mathematics competitions (IMO, Putnam).

To be considered for the position, candidates must apply via the King’s Apply online application system. Details are available at Research degrees | Department of Informatics | King’s College London

Please apply for Computer Science Research MPhil/PhD (Full-time) and indicate Dr Panagiotis Charalampopoulos as the supervisor and quote the project title in your application and all correspondence.

Please ensure to add the following code ‘StartUpCharalampopoulos’ in the Funding section of the application form. Please select option 5 ‘I am applying for a funding award or scholarship administered by King’s College London’ and type the code into the ‘Award Scheme Code or Name’ box. Please copy and paste the code exactly.

The selection process will involve a pre-selection on documents and, if selected, will be followed by an invitation to an interview. If successful at the interview, an offer will be provided in due course.

Contact Details: Applicants are encouraged to email Dr Panagiotis Charalampopoulos at p.charalampopoulos@kcl.ac.uk before formally submitting their application, including a summary of their academic background, research interests, and any relevant previous experience.

BENEFIT:

Award value:

Tuition Fees: covered in full for home/overseas students

Stipend: roughly £22,780.00 per annum, subject to increase

Bench Fees: £1,000.00 per annum

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bachelor's, Opportunities, Scholarships

UNIVERSITY OF GALWAY UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

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Application Deadline: Varies

LOCATION: Ireland

Explore a wide range of scholarships designed to support your academic journey at the University of Galway, Ireland. From academic excellence to creative arts, civic engagement, sports, and more, we offer numerous opportunities to help you succeed.

ELIGIBILITY & BENEFIT:

Scholarship NameValue / CoverageEligibility / Key HighlightsApplication & Deadline
University of Galway Excellence Scholarship€1,500Automatically awarded to 40 top-performing new entrants based on CAO points.No application required.
Creative Arts Performance Points ScholarshipAdditional 40 CAO pointsFor students with exceptional talent in Creative Writing, Drama, Music, Film, or Digital Media.Online application; Opens Jan 31, 2026; Deadline May 2026 (TBC).
Sporting Excellence ScholarshipsVaries (Elite Athlete & Performance Points)For outstanding athletes; includes grants, coaching, physiotherapy, nutrition, and academic support.One online application; Opens Spring 2026 (TBC).
Civic Engagement Scholarship€1,500Recognises leadership and community involvement (e.g., Gaisce, Foroige, Young Social Innovators).Online application; Opens Spring 2026.
University of Sanctuary ScholarshipFull fee waiver + €3,300 stipendFor refugees, asylum seekers, Travellers, and vulnerable immigrant groups.Apply via Access Centre; Deadline Summer 2026.
Mature Student Entrance Scholarship€1,500 (first year)For 30 mature students (aged 23+) beginning full-time undergraduate studies.No application; awarded automatically.
1916 Bursary Fund€1,500–€5,000 per yearFor socio-economically disadvantaged students; co-funded by EU & Govt. of Ireland.Opens Sept 2026 (TBC).
Uversity Scholarship€5,000–€7,000 per yearFor adult learners (aged 23+) pursuing a Bachelor’s degree for the first time.Opens Feb 1, 2026.
Google Insight Scholarship€5,000 per year (up to 5 years)For underrepresented groups (HEAR, DARE, Travellers, Women in STEM) in STEM-related courses.October 2026 after enrolment.
Hygeia Scholarship (Access)€4,000 per yearFor low-income students in Business or Engineering; includes internship opportunities.Apply after enrolment; Deadline Oct 2026.
James Massey Keegan Scholarship (Mayo)€1,500 (one-time)For top student from County Mayo entering University of Galway.Automatic; no application.
Optum North-West Healthcare Scholarship (Donegal)€25,000 totalFor students from Donegal pursuing healthcare-related programmes.Apply directly to Optum; Deadline April 2026.
Pauline & Bunnie Jones Scholarship (Roscommon)€3,250 per year (4 years)For four students from County Roscommon based on CAO points.Apply online; Deadline Aug 1, 2026.
Terence O’Malley DLA Piper Scholarship (Law)€7,500 (total)For one Law student from the West of Ireland.Apply after enrolment in Year 1.
Cunningham Civil & Marine Scholarship (Engineering)€10,000 total (€2,000/year)For Civil Engineering students, especially from underrepresented backgrounds.Apply after enrolment; Deadline Oct 2026.
Dr Karen Guinee Scholarship (Medicine)€6,250 per yearFor Medicine students facing financial or personal challenges.Online application with personal statement; interviews required.
CLS Excellence Scholarship (Science)€3,000 per year (4 years)For high-achieving Science students in receipt of SUSI grant.Online application; Deadline Oct 2026.
Naughton Scholarship (National Scheme)€6,000 per year (up to 4 years)For Irish students studying Science, Engineering, or Technology at third level.Online application opens March 2026.
All-Ireland Scholarships (National Scheme)€6,750 per yearFor high-achieving students from non-fee-paying schools receiving SUSI grants.Automatically selected; via JP McManus Trust.

It’s easy to apply for these scholarships:

Go to universityofgalway.ie/scholarships to access the official website.

Select the scholarship category of your choice: Industry, Access, Civic Engagement, Sport, Creative Arts, or Academic.

Fill out the online application, attach the necessary files, and submit it before the deadline.

Certain rewards are given automatically; you won’t need to submit an application; you’ll know if you qualify after enrolling.

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