At a glance

• Value: up to €25,000
• You must be a current UCC Student registered with and supported by the Access UCC PLUS programme to be eligible for this scholarship
• Questions about this scholarship can be directed to martin.flynn@ucc.ie

Access UCC PLUS are delighted to announce the launch of the Daniel and Margaret Cronin Advancing Access Scholarship for PhD Students. This fully funded scholarship is available to students who were registered with and supported by the Access UCC PLUS programme for the full duration of their degree. This scholarship will support one student for the duration of their PhD, up to 4 years.

Who can apply?

All applicants must have been registered with and supported by Access UCC PLUS programme for the duration of their undergraduate degree programme. They must have completed their degree within the last four years and must have attained a 1H or 2H1 honours degree. Applicants must be looking to commence their PhD in the 2022/2023 academic year.

What does it cover?

The value of the scholarship will be up to a maximum of €25,000 per annum in any approved year and will consist of the following:

• a stipend of €18,450; a contribution to fees, including non-European Union fees, up to a maximum of €5,770; and
• eligible direct research expenses up to €780 to enable the awardee to carry out the research project.

How can I apply?

Full details of this scholarship scheme are available through the following website: https://www.ucc.ie/en/sfsa/further-supports/advancingaccess/