Fully Funded PhD Opportunities at Teagasc Ireland

Introduction Applications are now open for the Teagasc Walsh Scholars Programme. This fully funded programme offers PhD and Research Masters positions in agriculture, food, environment, climate, rural development and related fields. Scholars carry out research in Teagasc centres with partner universities. Most positions have a deadline of 29 May 2026 at 5:00 pm. The programme is open to applicants from all nationalities. It is fully funded with no application fee. For more Phd, Postdoc Positions visit here.

Key Details:

• Degree Level: PhD and Research Masters.
• Host Country: Ireland.
• Application Deadline: Varies by Project (check the exact date Below)
• Start Date: Typically September 2026.
• Funding Type: Fully funded.
• Open for: All nationalities

What This Scholarship Offers:

• Annual stipend of €25,000 per year.
• Tuition fees covered up to €6,000 per year.
• Supervision by leading researchers.
• Access to modern research facilities and equipment.
• Opportunities to attend international conferences and collaborations.
• Structured training in research skills, leadership, communication and problem solving.
• Membership in a supportive scholar community.
• Possible support for health insurance and residency costs for eligible non-EU students.

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Eligibility Criteria:

• Must hold a first class or upper second class honours degree (or equivalent).
• Masters degree is an advantage for some projects.
• Must meet the entry requirements of the partner university.
• Must register as a full-time student.
• Non-EU applicants must satisfy Irish visa and immigration requirements.
• Strong interest and suitability for the specific research topic.

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PhD Positions:

• PhD Opportunity 2017299 – Anomaly detection in animal performance data
  Closing date: 19 May 2026, 5:00 pm
  APPLY HERE
  
• PhD Opportunity 2017279 – Milkybiotics: Priming the Gut for Good Bacteria
  Closing date: 29 May 2026, 5:00 pm
  APPLY HERE
  
• PhD Opportunity 2017781 – Evaluation of the role for virtual fencing in an Irish pasture-based dairy production system
  Closing date: 29 May 2026, 5:00 pm
  APPLY HERE
  
• PhD Opportunity 2023295 – Understanding productivity in Irish and EU agriculture Closing date: 29 May 2026, 5:00 pm
  APPLY HERE
  
• PhD Opportunity 2025018 – Quantification of N2O emissions associated with cover cropping and organic manure management activities
  Closing date: 29 May 2026, 5:00 pm
  APPLY HERE
  
• PhD Opportunity 2025205 – Biorefinery strategies to extract high-value compounds from microalgae
  Closing date: 29 May 2026, 5:00 pm
  APPLY HERE
  
• PhD Opportunity 2026021 – Development of an Integrated Decision-Support Model for Dairy Processing Systems under Milk and Market Variability
  Closing date: 29 May 2026, 5:00 pm
  APPLY HERE

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How to Apply:

• Visit the Teagasc Walsh Scholars page.
• Choose a specific PhD project.
• Download and read the full project PDF.
• Follow the application instructions in the project document.
• Submit your application before the deadline.
• Contact walshscholarships@teagasc.ie for questions.

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