College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
NUI Galway
COLLEGE OF MEDICINE, NURSING AND HEALTH SCIENCES
PHD SCHOLARSHIPS
Up to four PhD scholarships are available in the College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences,
NUI Galway to allow full time research towards a Structured PhD.
The structured PhD degree is a doctoral training programme with the core component of
advancement of knowledge through original research and integrated support for professional
development. The programme is student centred and the qualification is designed to enhance,
improve and directly engage the student in relevant research skills. In addition, it will offer the
student disciplinary, generic and transferable skills, tailored to suit the experience of the student
and reflect the disciplinary requirements.
Scholarships include an annual stipend of €12,000, up to €4,000 annually towards project costs,
and fees (at EU rates). Scholarships are available for up to 4 years (full-time) and students will
enrol in the College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences Structured PhD programme.
Intending applicants should contact prospective supervisors directly to seek support for the
application. Applicants should have a Primary degree (2.1 grade or better) in a related subject
area as a minimum qualification.
Closing date for completed applications AND supervisor letter of support is 5pm 27th June, 2014
Further information and application forms are available on the
College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences Website
http://www.nuigalway.ie/colleges/mnhs/Post_Graduate_Programmes/scholarships.html