John & Pat Hume Doctoral Awards: The John & Pat Hume Doctoral Awards, established in honor of John Hume, an alumnus of Maynooth University, support research excellence across all disciplines at Maynooth University. The awards offer substantial financial support for eligible candidates pursuing doctoral studies.
Designation
Doctoral Scholarship Award
Research Area
All disciplines at Maynooth University
Location
Maynooth University, Ireland
Eligibility/Qualification
- Must contact and discuss with a selected MU supervisor.
- Applicants must upload an academic reference from the MU supervisor.
- Non-EU applicants may apply for a non-EU fee waiver.
- Must apply only in the Supervisor Research Areas advertised.
Job Description
- The annual scholarship offers a €25,000 stipend, €2,000 research expenses, and covers EU fees each year.
- Supervisors must submit an Expression of Interest regarding the general research areas where they will accept applicants.
How to Apply
- Access the Hume scholarship application portal (link provided on the official webpage).
- Review all relevant supporting Hume documentation.
- Contact your selected MU supervisor to discuss your application.
- Ensure to upload the necessary academic reference from the supervisor with your application.
Last Date to Apply
Friday, 23rd January 2026 at 11:45 PM (GMT)
For more details and specific application instructions, please refer to the official documentation linked in the scholarship portal.
