Application Form
Hardiman Research Scholarships
Dr Tony Ryan Research Scholarships
The closing date for receipt of applications is 17:00 (GMT) Friday, 20 November 2015.
For information on the Research Scholarships and the application process, please visit our website.
Applicant Details
Title Mr/Mrs/Miss/Ms/Other
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Last Name
First Name
Middle Name(s)
Date of birth (DD/MM/YY)
Gender (M/F)
Nationality
Place of Birth
Permanent Address
Address for correspondence (if different)
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1.
Current Study (if applicable)
Degree
2.
Major Subject
Expected Completion Date Institution Name
Major Subject
Completion Date Result
Student No.
Education
Qualification
Institution Name
Student No.
3.
Please list any Academic Awards or Scholarships received.
4.
Please give details of your research experience.
5.
Nominate up to three research supervisors, in order of preference, from the list
provided HERE
First Preference
Second Preference
Third Preference
Applicants are encouraged to contact potential supervisors and discuss research plans
6. Personal
Research Statement: Please write a brief statement (max 1000 words)
outlining your interest in and suitability for a scholarship and the selected research
area(s).
Describe your research question, aims and objective, theoretical/conceptual framework,
methodology, research plan and relationship of the project to existing research. Please also
indicate your motivation for pursuing a PhD on this research topic, your reasons for choosing the
institution/supervisor and why you are particularly suited to this research programme.
7.
Please provide any other relevant information.
8.
Insert your CV here (maximum 2 pages).
How did you hear first about the Hardiman Research Scholarships?
9.
☐ Informed by NUIG Staff
☐ NUIG Website
☐ Facebook / Social Media
☐Word of mouth
☐ Internet Search
☐www.findaphd.com
☐ NUIG Alumni email
☐Other: Please specify
10.
Academic References
We require two references that indicate your academic suitability and potential to undertake postgraduate
research at NUI Galway. References from any proposed supervisors will not be accepted.
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4.
Please provide the names and contact details for each of your referees below.
Download the Academic Reference Form available on our website.
Fill out Section A in two copies of the Academic Reference Form and provide these to your referees.
Each of your referees should then complete Section B of the Academic Reference Form and submit
to hrscholar@nuigalway.ie, to be received by 17:00 (GMT) Friday, 20 November 2015. Please note
that it is your responsibility to ensure that referees submit the completed Academic Reference Forms
to NUI Galway by this date – incomplete applications will not be assessed.
Name
Address
Position
Contact Details
Email:
Telephone:
Email:
Telephone
11. Dr. Tony Ryan Research Scholarships
There are scholarships available to students in the areas of Environment, Marine and Energy.
Would you like to be considered in this category also?
Yes ☐
No ☐
12. Do you wish to be considered for the School Of Law - Childcare Law Reporting Project
Scholarship?
Yes ☐
No☐
13. Do you wish to be considered for other research scholarships?
Yes ☐
No☐
14. Access Programme
Additional scholarships may be available to students who, for a variety of social and economic reasons,
are under-represented at third level. Please tick here if you also wish to be considered in this category.
Yes ☐
No☐
Declaration
Please type your name in the box below to indicate that the information you have provided is true to the best
of your knowledge. You may be asked to sign the form if selected to attend for interview.
Applicant’s Signature
Date
How to submit your Application Form
a) Save the application form in PDF format, with your full name included in the filename. See example
below:
b) Email the application form as an attachment with your full name in the subject line to
hrscholar@nuigalway.ie by 17:00 (GMT) Friday, 20 November 2015. See example below:
c)
IMPORTANT: The two completed Academic Reference Forms must also be received by NUI Galway by
17:00 (GMT) Friday, 20 November 2015.
English Language Requirements
All applicants, whose first language is not English, must present one of the following qualifications in the
English language.
Subject
Arts/Business
IELTS
TOEFL
Pearson PTE
6.5
88
61
6.5
88
61
6.0
80
56
(No less than 5.5 in any component)
Medicine
(No less than 6.5 in any component)
Science / Engineering
(No less than 5.5 in any component)
Language tests must be undertaken no more than two years prior to commencement of your programme at
the University. The NUI Galway TOEFL institution code is 8861.
Please note that you may be asked to provide transcripts of your academic record and TOEFL should
you progress to the later stages of the selection process.