deadline: 25 February 2025
The DAERA UK and Ireland Postgraduate Studentships 2025 provide an exceptional opportunity for both domestic and international students to pursue PhD-level research programs fully funded. These studentships focus on critical fields such as agriculture, environment, and rural development, empowering scholars to contribute to sustainability, environmental preservation, and rural innovation.
Benefits
- Full Tuition Coverage: Direct payment of authorized tuition fees to the host university.
- Maintenance Allowance: £19,237 provided during the 2024–2025 academic year (rates for 2025 to be confirmed).
- Research Support: Funding for research training, fieldwork abroad, and conference attendance.
- Cutting-edge Research Opportunities: Participate in groundbreaking research aligned with DAERA’s Research Needs 2025, such as the Lough Neagh nature-based solutions program.
Eligibility Criteria
Residency and Nationality
- Candidates must meet residency and nationality requirements specified by DAERA.
Academic Qualifications
- Applicants must hold a first-class or upper second-class Honours degree from a UK or Irish institution (or its equivalent).
- Final-year students graduating by June 2025 may apply, provided they meet the required outcomes.
Research Capability
- Candidates must demonstrate potential for PhD-level research and alignment with DAERA’s research priorities for 2025.
Restrictions
- Applicants cannot hold or have been enrolled in a doctoral program for more than a year.
- Students receiving a DAERA Studentship cannot hold another grant covering maintenance and fees.
Research Areas
The program supports research aligned with DAERA’s Research Needs 2025, which address pressing global challenges in:
- Sustainability
- Environmental Preservation
- Rural Development
How to Apply
- Prepare your research proposal to align with DAERA’s Research Needs 2025.
- Submit your application by the deadline: February 25, 2025.
- Ensure all supporting documents (degree transcripts, proof of residency, etc.) are included.
Why Choose DAERA Postgraduate Studentships?
By joining this program, you will:
- Collaborate with leading experts in your field.
- Conduct innovative research that tackles global environmental challenges.
- Contribute to shaping sustainable solutions that influence policies and practices worldwide.
- Gain full financial support, enabling you to focus entirely on your academic and professional growth.
For further information or applying please see the studentship website.
