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The fully funded programme will provide research and development training for highly skilled graduates leading to the award of a PhD

South East Technological University (SETU) is delighted to announce the launch of the SETU PhD Scholarship Programme 2023.

The SETU PhD Scholarship programme aims to promote high quality, innovative research, providing research and development training for highly skilled graduates leading to the award of a PhD, while also supporting the increase in PhD numbers at SETU, in line with national priorities.

The call officially launched on the 27 February, welcomes applications from academic and research staff members interested in supervising PhD students to be funded under the programme, with Expressions of Interest to be submitted before 5pm, 13 March 2023, and the full application due before 5pm, 03 April 2023.

Speaking of the importance of this programme, SETU President Prof Veronica Campbell said: “The SETU PhD Scholarship Programme demonstrates our ongoing commitment to research, and growing our research community. These scholarships recognise the potential and excellence in our graduates, providing them with a unique opportunity to kick start their research careers, while meeting our goals as a Technological University.”

The scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis. The call outcome will be announced in May, with students commencing in September this year.

For more details and to apply visit: https://www.setu.ie/research/setu-phd-scholarship-programme-2023