RADIUS MSc Commerce by Research Scholarship
At a glance
- Value: 25,000 per annum and tuition fees covered at the EU rate €5,840
- You must be a current UCC Student to be eligible for this scholarship
- Questions about this scholarship can be directed to Dr Marie Ryan via marieryan@ucc.ie
The Department of Economics, Cork University Business School, is offering a 1-year MSc Commerce by Research Scholarship funded under the RADIUS research grant (Regional Analytics for Digital Inclusion and Urban Sustainability).
The RADIUS project examines the development and evaluation of digital policy frameworks in partnership with Cork and Dublin City Councils.
The successful candidate will develop an integrated evaluation framework synthesising well-being indicators and digital inclusion metrics, working directly with Cork City Council's Digital Transformation Unit.
The scholarship covers a tax-free stipend of €25,000 per annum and tuition fees at the EU rate.
The scholarships will be advertised on the UCC Scholarships & Prizes website, as well as via CUBS channels.
Applicants must meet the entry requirements for MSc Commerce by Research, including minimum English language entry requirements.
Essential:
- A 1H1 or 2H1 BA Honours degree (or equivalent) in Economics, Geography, Commerce, Business, or a related discipline
- Strong understanding of qualitative research design. Proficiency in data analysis and reporting desirable.
- Interest in digital transformation, urban policy, or well-being economics
- Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Willingness to work independently and as part of a team
Desirable Criteria:
- Experience with quantitative or qualitative research methods.
- Familiarity with statistical software (e.g., SPSS, Stata, R, or NVivo).
- Knowledge of Irish or EU public policy contexts.
Applicants should submit a single PDF document to Dr Marie Ryan (marieryan@ucc.ie) with “RADIUS MSc Application” in the subject line, containing:
- A cover letter (1–2 pages) setting out suitability and motivation for this MSc, with reference to relevant experience. ·
- A CV including undergraduate results, relevant experience, any research outputs (if applicable), and contact information for two academic referees.
- Details of previous research modules undertaken, if any, and related grades.
- Evidence of satisfying the English language requirements (if English is not the applicant’s first language)
- A sample of previously completed academic work (minimum 500 words), such as an essay, research report, or dissertation excerpt, demonstrating analytical writing ability.
Applications Open on Mar 31st - Closing Thursday Apr 30th
Once registered, the recipient is expected to actively contribute to the progression of the RADIUS project and their professional development by engaging in scholarly activities. A thesis of original work must be satisfactorily submitted within 12 months of registration.
Applications for the Scholarship will be reviewed by Dr Marie Ryan (PI).
A shortlist of candidates will be drawn up following the closing date for applications. Shortlisted applicants will be called for interview. The interview panel will comprise Dr Marie Ryan and at least one additional member of the Department of Economics, Cork University Business School. The decision of the PI on the selection, interview and awarding process is final.
The successful scholarship awardee will then have to submit a formal application through the University application system.