The School of Law and Government at Dublin City University (DCU), Ireland, is inviting applications from interested and qualified candidates for a fully funded PhD scholarship opportunity.
The DCU School of Law and Government Scholarship 2026 covers full tuition fees and provides a generous annual stipend of €25,000 for successful applicants throughout the duration of the programme.
Scholarship Summary
- Host: Dublin City University (DCU)
- Host Country: Ireland
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | €25,000 Annual Stipend
- Deadline: July 8, 2026
Scholarship Details
Dublin City University is offering a fully funded doctoral scholarship for full-time PhD study within its School of Law and Government, commencing in September 2026. The scholarship provides financial support through a tuition fee waiver and annual stipend for a period of four years, allowing selected candidates to focus fully on their research studies.
The successful applicant will be based in Dublin throughout the duration of the programme. Applications are welcomed from candidates in Ireland, across the European Union, and from other international locations.
This PhD opportunity is part of the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI)-funded research project titled “SHINE.” The project is led by Dr. Valesca Lima from the School of Law and Government alongside Professor Stephen Daniels from the School of Electronic Engineering. SHINE is an interdisciplinary four-year research initiative that uses citizen science approaches to investigate how residents of social housing engage with and experience just transitions within the context of sustainability and energy transformation.
Eligibility Criteria
To be qualified for the DCU School of Law and Government Scholarship, applicants must:
- Hold a Level 8 Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following or related fields:
- Political Science
- Public Policy
- Sociology
- Human Geography
- Education
- Data Science
- Environmental Science
- Sustainable Systems
- Other relevant engineering or environmental disciplines
- Demonstrate a strong interest in social justice and related research areas
- Possess a Master’s Degree (Level 9) in a relevant field (desirable but not mandatory)
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants of the DCU School of Law and Government Scholarship will receive:
- Full Tuition Fee Waiver
- €25,000 Annual Stipend
- Four Years of Funding Support
- Access to a Supportive and Collaborative Research Environment
- Academic Supervision from Experienced Researchers
- Skills Development Opportunities
- Opportunity to Shape and Develop Independent Research Interests
Required Documents
To apply for this scholarship, applicants must prepare to submit:
- Curriculum Vitae (Maximum 3 Pages)
- Motivation Letter (Maximum 2 Pages)
How to Apply
To apply for the DCU School of Law and Government Scholarship:
- Visit the programme application webpage
- Prepare all required application documents
- Submit your application materials via email to:
- Ensure your Curriculum Vitae does not exceed three pages
- Ensure your Motivation Letter does not exceed two pages
- Submit your application before the deadline
- Kindly wait for feedback from the university regarding the outcome of your application
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