University College Cork awards 1,000 scholarships and bursaries annually to domestic and international students, across all areas of study. In partnership with our generous donors we provide substantial academic and financial support to students studying at the university. From recognition of academic achievements or athletic performance, to support for unique challenges and experiences, UCC offers scholarships for students from a variety of backgrounds, cultures and abilities.
Take a look at the range of university, government and privately funded scholarships offered to you.
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12 Sep 2025
Research Ireland 2026 Government of Ireland Postgraduate and Postdoctoral calls are now open
This programme is open to applicants from any discipline and of any nationality, and will support the following scholarships/fellowships (01 September 2026 start date): Postgraduate: 2-Year Research Master’s degree Scholarship 4-Year PhD Scholarship Postdoctoral: 1-Year Postdoctoral Fellowship to prepare a doctoral thesis for publication 2-Year Postdoctoral Fellowship to develop a new research project
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13 Mar 2025
NUI Post-Doctoral Fellowships 2025
The NUI Post-Doctoral Fellowship in the Humanities and Social Sciences is closing the 28 March 2025. To help potential applicants with their application, NUI will organize an information webinar with former NUI awardee Dr Aphrodite Papachristodoulou.
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22 Aug 2024
IGNITE Start-Up Incubation Programme - October 2024 start
IGNITE is a start-up incubation programme for founders working on their start-up idea. The programme is open to recent graduates in any discipline from any 3rd level institution in Ireland. It includes essential workshops and seminars, entrepreneur guest speakers, mentoring with experienced entrepreneurs and business owners, funding and workspace offered on a flexible basis so you get the skills and knowledge, advice and guidance you need when you need it. And we don’t take equity in your start-up. Closing date for applications is Monday 26 August Interviews for those shortlisted: Monday 2 Sept Programme Start Date: Monday 7 October Applications open 4 times a year so if you're not ready to apply now, you can register for one of their next programmes.
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13 Feb 2024
NUI Travelling Doctoral Studentships 2024
The National University of Ireland is pleased to offer the NUI Travelling Doctoral Studentships in 2024.
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