EURAXXES scholarship – Hardiman PhD Scholarship

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These PhD scholarships are for excellent students starting their PhD in September 2023. Students who have an appetite for the research world and creativity, who thrive on intellectual excitement, and who will positively impact and shape the future for all in our society.. The Hardiman PhD Scholarships are fully funded for four years, with a stipend of €18,500 p.a. plus fee waiver.

Students entering in any full-time structured Ph.D. course at University of Galway are eligible.
Current Ph.D. students cannot apply for Hardiman PhD Scholarship.
Applicants must nominate one PhD supervisor at University of Galway.
Applicants must meet academic and English language requirements for the same.

The University of Galway looks out for qualified individuals who are driven and passionate with an appetite for research work and creativity.

Such individuals shall thrive on intellectual excitement and must have the potential to render a positive impact on society.

For Hardiman 2023, at least one Hardiman PhD Scholarship will be awarded to a candidate with a disability who meets the determining criterion. “The determining criterion in awarding a Hardiman PhD Scholarship shall be the quality of the applicant “

Highlights

Scholarship Type	College-Specific, Merit-Based, Tuition-Fee-Waiver
Offered by	Institution
Organization	University of Galway
Application Deadline	Feb 10 ,2023
Number of Scholarships	N/A
Amount	₹1,682,643 ($20,149)
Renewability	No
International Student Eligible	Yes
Scholarship Website Link	https://www.universityofgalway.ie/hardiman-scholarships/
Application Form	Click Here

Eligibility Criteria

The NUI Hardiman Research Scholarship is offered to Ph.D. students enrolled in full-time research courses at the National University of Ireland. To be eligible for the same, applicants must meet the criteria mentioned below:

Applicant must hold first or upper second class honors primary degree or equivalent.
Must meet English Language Requirements as specified by the university.
- The table below provides the test scores required by the students:

English Language Test	Minimum required marks
IELTS	6.5 overall
Cambridge C1 Advanced	176 overall
Cambridge C2 Advanced	180 overall
TOEFL	88
Pearson PTE	61

Note: Current Ph.D. Scholars are not eligible for this scholarship.

Application Process

Application for Hardiman PhD Scholarship should be submitted online. The applicant must carefully go through the Applicant's Guide before initiating the online application process which consists of the following steps:

Before submitting the application, the candidate must choose and nominate a Ph.D. supervisor who shall discuss Ph.D. research plans.
- It is also important to contact the potential supervisor.
The application form comprises of:
- Ph.D. Supervisor form
- Application form
- Two academic references.
Complete applications must be submitted at hrscholar@nuigalway.ie.
- Resubmission or subsequent changes in the application is not allowed.

Applications are accepted only in English or Irish language. Late or incomplete applications are not assessed.

Selection Process

The University of Galway has specified selection criteria to assess the applications for Hardiman PhD Scholarship. Three assessors belonging to different backgrounds shall assess the application

There are four main sections in the application form which are mainly assessed by the assessors. Each section carries different marks or points.

Personal Research Statement (max. 50 points)
Academic Qualifications (max. 30 points)
Referees’ reports (max. 10 points)
Prior Research Experience (max. 10 points)

All shortlisted candidates will be interviewed by the selection panel at the university.

Grant Details

Students who wish to study in Ireland at NUI with some financial help may apply for Hardiman PhD Scholarship.

Hardiman PhD Scholarship for Ph.D. students is a fully-funded scholarship a stipend of €18,500 p.a. plus fee waiver for 4 years.

Recipients will be selected based on responses in the application form. Interviews of shortlisted candidates will be taken before winners are announced.