UCD Iseult Honohan Doctoral Scholarship 2027 at University College Dublin
Brief Description
Applications are open for the UCD Iseult Honohan Doctoral Scholarship 2027 at University College Dublin. Named in honor of Dr Iseult Honohan, one of the first female PhD graduates from UCD’s original Department of Ethics and Politics, this prestigious award supports doctoral candidates pursuing full-time research in politics, international relations, and computational social science. If you wish to secure a fully funded PhD Ireland placement, this opportunity offers four years of financial support to help you develop into an independent researcher. Ranked among the top 100 global institutions for politics in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026, UCD provides rigorous academic training, professional mentorship, and access to the oldest and largest politics school in the Republic of Ireland. You can target research areas spanning political theory, European governance, international political economy, and development.Name of Host Institution
UCD School of Politics and International Relations (SPIRe), University College Dublin, Ireland.Requirements/Eligibility Criteria
- Open to both EU and non-EU candidates applying for either the PhD in Politics and International Relations or the PhD in Quantitative and Computational Social Science (provided the primary supervisor is based in SPIRe).
- Must hold or be on track to achieve a minimum 2.1 grade (GPA: 3.6) in a relevant Master’s degree (conditional offers may be issued if your Master’s is currently in progress).
- Must intend to commence doctoral studies in September; continuing students, non-September applicants, and transfer students are ineligible.
- Must be supervised by a faculty member based within SPIRe.
- Non-native English speakers must submit valid proof of English language competence (less than 2 years old) unless exempted by holding a degree from a native English-speaking country.
Scholarship Coverage
- Tuition Fees: 100% coverage of full tuition fees for both EU and Non-EU awardees.
- Living Stipend: €25,000 per year for up to four years of full-time doctoral study.
Required Application Documents
- Cover Letter: Detailing your reasons for applying to the SPIRe doctoral program.
- Thesis Proposal: 1,500 to 2,000 words (excluding bibliography) detailing a provisional title, research question, literature review pointing out research gaps, theoretical framework, and proposed methodology.
- Academic Transcripts: Official copies of all undergraduate and postgraduate degree transcripts.
- Curriculum Vitae: Maximum of 2 pages outlining academic and professional experience.
- Language Proficiency: Official test certificate confirming English language competence (if applicable).
Deadline
January 15, 2027
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