The Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship Programme is an established national initiative, funded by the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, and managed by Research Ireland.
The Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship Programme is unique in the Irish research landscape and complements other channels for funded postgraduate education in the Irish ecosystem. Among its features are:
- individual, prestigious awards for excellent research in the name of the applicant;
- an objective selection process using international, independent expert peer review;
- funding across all disciplines, from archaeology to zoology; and
- awards for bottom-up, non-directed research, with the exception of those funded by our strategic funding partners.
Pioneering proposals addressing new and emerging fields of research or those introducing creative, innovative approaches are welcomed. Proposals of an interdisciplinary nature are also encouraged as it is recognised that advancing fundamental understanding is achieved by integrating information, techniques, tools and perspectives from two or more disciplines.
The Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship Programme is highly competitive, with an average success rate of 18% over the past five years. Successful awardees under the programme are recognised as demonstrating world-class potential as future research leaders.
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I am looking for assistance to pursue my Bachelor’s Degree in Financial Accounting. I’m extremely interested in any opportunity in this world, I have been waiting for too long and always hoping that maybe one day I will study and change life of my family and my country through a pen.
Hi James,
Thanks for reaching out. I really enjoy financial accounting myself, and I would choose it again if I had the chance to start over, even at my age. At the same time, I’m happy with the opportunities I currently have.
Regarding pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Financial Accounting, I truly believe that if you have the patience and passion for it, you can excel. However, please keep in mind that scholarships for undergraduate programs are relatively limited compared to postgraduate levels. Based on that, I’d suggest a few options:
Full scholarships – You may want to check government scholarships offered in your home country or explore U.S. universities, as many of them provide fully funded opportunities for outstanding undergraduate students.
Partial funding – If your family’s financial situation allows, studying abroad is possible since many universities offer tuition discounts ranging from 30% to 70%. Please visit here: https://scholarships360.org/scholarships/accounting-scholarships/
Local study + postgraduate scholarships – Another pathway is to complete your bachelor’s degree in your home country, and then apply for scholarships at the master’s or PhD level, where funding opportunities are much more abundant.
I hope this helps you think through your options.
Best regards,
Hi, my son had just graduated from USTH, Vietnam. He is interested in Master Program in Biomedical. Are there scholarship available for this program? Please kindly advise. Thank you very much.
Hi,
Thank you for reaching out. There are many opportunities to pursue a fully funded PhD in biomedicine. However, for Master’s programs in this field, it is often best to explore government-funded scholarships offered by countries such as the United States, Japan, Singapore, the UK, and the Nordic countries.
I recommend checking the following opportunities as soon as their application periods open. Please note that the UK is also a strong option—Master’s degrees there are typically completed in just one year, and graduates often find it easier to transition into employment or continue on to PhD programs afterward.
Best regards,
1. International Masters Scholarships, University of Edinburgh. https://biomedical-sciences.ed.ac.uk/postgraduate-studying/msc-by-research-programmes/mscr-integrative-neuroscience/scholarships-and-funding?utm_source=chatgpt.com
2. University of Strathclyde – International Excellence Awards. https://www.strath.ac.uk/engineering/biomedicalengineering/internationalstudents/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
3. Monbukagakusho (MEXT Scholarship), and ADB-JSP Japan. Let’s check the website and contact someone at the universities he wants to follow. https://www.mext.go.jp/en/policy/education/highered/title02/detail02/sdetail02/1373897.htm
4.Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s (EU). https://erasmus-plus.ec.europa.eu/opportunities/opportunities-for-individuals/students/erasmus-mundus-joint-masters
5. Fulbright scholarship. https://www.fulbright.se/.
6. Chevening Scholarships. https://www.chevening.org/scholarships/
7.Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships 2026 – 2027.https://www.sbfi.admin.ch/en/swiss-government-excellence-scholarships
8. France Excellence Eiffel scholarship program. https://www.campusfrance.org/en/france-excellence-eiffel-scholarship-program
9. Canada Graduate Research Scholarship – Master’s program. https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Students-Etudiants/PG-CS/cgrsm-besrm_eng.asp
10. Nordic Scholarship Programme 2026 | Fully Funded.https://www.opportunitiescircle.com/nordic-scholarship-programme/?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwM2k-NleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHvdIVxVxeqf-dskoZ0IAmlBpOr6lutFSUHGP4lYnc0I4Ke6iqtDPDbLrieR__aem_T2NqGe375zP5xLpgV7BZZQ#google_vignette
11.Biomedical Sciences Funding at CU Anschutz (USA). https://www.cuanschutz.edu/graduate-programs/biomedical-sciences-program/resources/grants-and-fellowships?utm_source=chatgpt.com