Ad Astra Doctoral Scholarships 2026 at University College Dublin
Scholarship Value
Full tuition fee coverage (up to the non-EU rate), A generous annual stipend of €25,000 to cover living expenses, A dedicated €4,000 yearly research allowance for fieldwork, data collection, conferences, and academic travel
Scholarship Information
Eligibility criteria
You are generally a strong candidate for the Ad Astra Doctoral Scholarships if you: Are applying for a PhD in Politics and International Relations, or PhD in Quantitative and Computational Social Science (with a SPIRe supervisor) Hold a relevant Master’s degree with at least a 2.1 classification (GPA 3.6 or equivalent). Are completing your Master’s degree and expect to meet the minimum grade requirement before enrollment Have a clear, well-defined doctoral research proposal aligned with one of the two advertised themes Intend to start your PhD full-time in September 2026 at UCD Can demonstrate English language proficiency (unless exempt due to prior education in an English-speaking country)
Discipline Applicable
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