Applications
are invited for Maynooth University John and Pat Hume Doctoral Awards
Scheme for 2018-19 academic year. The scheme is open to both EU and non-EU
applicants intending to pursue a full-time PhD at Maynooth University.
are invited for Maynooth University John and Pat Hume Doctoral Awards
Scheme for 2018-19 academic year. The scheme is open to both EU and non-EU
applicants intending to pursue a full-time PhD at Maynooth University.
This
scholarship aims to assist high achieving and highly motivated all students who
have been offered an undergraduate and postgraduate programme at a Maynooth
University.
scholarship aims to assist high achieving and highly motivated all students who
have been offered an undergraduate and postgraduate programme at a Maynooth
University.
The
National University of Ireland, Maynooth is a constituent university of the
National University of Ireland in Maynooth, County Kildare, Ireland. It is
Ireland’s youngest university. In 2016 the university awarded over 40 1st year
sports scholarships.
National University of Ireland, Maynooth is a constituent university of the
National University of Ireland in Maynooth, County Kildare, Ireland. It is
Ireland’s youngest university. In 2016 the university awarded over 40 1st year
sports scholarships.
Scholarship Description:
- Application
deadline: May
1, 2018 - Course
Level:
Awards
are available to pursue doctoral programme. - Study
Subject:
Awards are available to pursue any of the courses offered by the
university. - Scholarship
Award:
There are three levels of award available. Applicants must indicate which
levels of awards they wish to apply for.
|
Level
of Award |
Stipend
per year |
Allowance
for research expenses per year |
Fees
|
Number
of Award |
|
Maynooth
University Doctoral €18,000 Scholarship |
€16,000
|
€2,000
|
full
fees |
3
in Arts, Celtic Studies & Philosophy. 2 in Social Sciences. 1 in Science & Engineering. |
|
Maynooth University
Doctoral €10,000 Scholarship |
€9,000
|
€1,000
|
full
fees |
1
in Arts, Celtic Studies & Philosophy. 3 in Social Sciences. 6 in Science & Engineering. 1 under the Maynooth Access Programme (MAP) |
|
Maynooth
University Doctoral Fee Waiver Scholarship |
n/a
|
n/a
|
full
fees |
5
in Arts, Celtic Studies & Philosophy. 4 in Social Sciences. |
- Nationality:
International - Number
of Scholarships: 11 awards are available for the students. - Scholarship
can be taken in Ireland
Eligibility for the
Scholarship:
Eligible Countries: Applicants of any
nationality are eligible for the awards.
nationality are eligible for the awards.
Entrance Requirements: The following criteria must
be met in order for applicants to be eligible for the scholarship
be met in order for applicants to be eligible for the scholarship
- a)
Qualifying programmes
Applicants
for MU Doctoral fellowships and MU Doctoral scholarships must intend to pursue
a PhD degree (doctoral degree by research) at the University, either
registering initially for a research master as the start of a PhD-track
programme or registering directly for a PhD programme. Applicants for MU
Doctoral studentships must intend to pursue either a doctoral degree by
research or a professional doctorate.
for MU Doctoral fellowships and MU Doctoral scholarships must intend to pursue
a PhD degree (doctoral degree by research) at the University, either
registering initially for a research master as the start of a PhD-track
programme or registering directly for a PhD programme. Applicants for MU
Doctoral studentships must intend to pursue either a doctoral degree by
research or a professional doctorate.
-
b) Mode of study Only full-time students are eligible for MU
Doctoral fellowships and MU Doctoral scholarships. Both full-time and
part-time students are eligible for MU Doctoral studentships. - c) Academic
qualifications Applicants for MU John and Pat Hume doctoral awards (any
type) are required to hold either:
- A first
class honours degree; or - An
upper second-class honours primary degree with a first in the proposed
discipline (as one subject of double honour primary degree, or as the
major or minor subject of a major/minor honours primary degree); or - A first
class taught master’s degree (or equivalent); or - An
upper second-class taught master’s degree with a first in the thesis; or - A
research master’s degree.
In
the Faculty of Science and Engineering, there is one other class of eligible
applicants, namely those holding an upper second-class overall single honour
primary degree with a first in their final research project.
the Faculty of Science and Engineering, there is one other class of eligible
applicants, namely those holding an upper second-class overall single honour
primary degree with a first in their final research project.
These
degrees may be from Ireland, the EU or from any overseas university.
Equivalency of degrees awarded/results obtained outside of Ireland will be
determined by the Dean of Graduate Studies.
degrees may be from Ireland, the EU or from any overseas university.
Equivalency of degrees awarded/results obtained outside of Ireland will be
determined by the Dean of Graduate Studies.
In
certain cases, where a higher diploma operates as a master’s qualifier, the
higher diploma result can be considered equivalent to a primary degree.
Applicants in the final year of the qualifying degree apply on the basis of
expected results. Should results be unavailable at the time of award offers, applicants
with the highest ranking will be made conditional offers subject to
confirmation of results?
certain cases, where a higher diploma operates as a master’s qualifier, the
higher diploma result can be considered equivalent to a primary degree.
Applicants in the final year of the qualifying degree apply on the basis of
expected results. Should results be unavailable at the time of award offers, applicants
with the highest ranking will be made conditional offers subject to
confirmation of results?
- d)
Nationality
Applicants
of any nationality are eligible for the awards.
of any nationality are eligible for the awards.
- e)
Exclusions
Those
who have commenced a postgraduate degree at Maynooth University prior to
application are not eligible for an award for that degree.
who have commenced a postgraduate degree at Maynooth University prior to
application are not eligible for an award for that degree.
Those
who have received a Maynooth University John and Pat Hume scholarship are not
eligible to apply for funding for a second postgraduate degree under the
Maynooth University John and Pat Hume doctoral awards scheme.
who have received a Maynooth University John and Pat Hume scholarship are not
eligible to apply for funding for a second postgraduate degree under the
Maynooth University John and Pat Hume doctoral awards scheme.
Applicants
who do not qualify for exemption from income tax in relation to income arising
from the award according to Section 193 Taxes Consolidation Act 1997 are only
eligible for MU Doctoral studentships and are ineligible for MU Doctoral
fellowships and MU Doctoral scholarships. Enquiries regarding eligibility of
applicants should be addressed to postgraduatescholarships-at-nuim.ie.
who do not qualify for exemption from income tax in relation to income arising
from the award according to Section 193 Taxes Consolidation Act 1997 are only
eligible for MU Doctoral studentships and are ineligible for MU Doctoral
fellowships and MU Doctoral scholarships. Enquiries regarding eligibility of
applicants should be addressed to postgraduatescholarships-at-nuim.ie.
English Language Requirements: Prospective students subject
to English language competency requirements need to ensure that they will meet
the applicable criteria on time for their acceptance into doctoral programme
however they are not required to upload their TOEFL results with their funding
application
to English language competency requirements need to ensure that they will meet
the applicable criteria on time for their acceptance into doctoral programme
however they are not required to upload their TOEFL results with their funding
application
Application Procedure:
How to Apply: The mode of application
is online. Applicants must include copies of official diplomas and transcripts
for all non-Maynooth University degrees obtained and listed on the application
form. For diplomas and transcripts in languages other than English, documents
in the original language must be accompanied by an English translation.
Originals or certified copies of official diplomas and transcripts will be
required from applicants selected for awards. Offers will be conditional on
providing originals or certified copies of official diplomas and transcripts.
Should an applicant fail to provide these upon request, the award offer will be
withdrawn. Incomplete applications not accompanied by two references,
supervisor’s statement of support or transcripts as outlined above will be
deemed ineligible and will be excluded from the assessment. Late submissions of
references, supervisor’s statement and/or transcripts will not be accepted.
is online. Applicants must include copies of official diplomas and transcripts
for all non-Maynooth University degrees obtained and listed on the application
form. For diplomas and transcripts in languages other than English, documents
in the original language must be accompanied by an English translation.
Originals or certified copies of official diplomas and transcripts will be
required from applicants selected for awards. Offers will be conditional on
providing originals or certified copies of official diplomas and transcripts.
Should an applicant fail to provide these upon request, the award offer will be
withdrawn. Incomplete applications not accompanied by two references,
supervisor’s statement of support or transcripts as outlined above will be
deemed ineligible and will be excluded from the assessment. Late submissions of
references, supervisor’s statement and/or transcripts will not be accepted.
