At a glance

• Two Cork University Business School PhD Scholarships offered
• Value: Scholarships to include EU fee + €25,000 stipend. A fee-waiver for non-EU portion will be applied if non-EU awardee
• Further details of the scholarships can be found Cork University Business School - PhD at Cork University Business School website
• Questions about the scholarships can be directed to cubsphd@ucc.ie

Cork University Business School (CUBS) is offering 2 PhD scholarships to commence in October 2025. These scholarships are open to both Home/EU and international students and will cover fees (EU/non-EU) and a monthly stipend for a 4-year period.

Eligibility Criteria:

Applicants must meet the entry threshold and other requirements for PhD in CUBS, including the minimum English language entry requirements.

In addition, applicants must have obtained a standard of at least Second Class Honours, Grade I in a relevant Masters degree.

Apply:

Applicants for the Management scholarship are asked to prepare an application in one or more of the following areas: (i) University-Industry collaboration, (ii) Organisational innovation, (iii) Entrepreneurship. The lead supervisor is Dr. Lawrence Dooley.

Applicants for the FB&D scholarship are asked to prepare an application in one or more of the following areas: (i) Sustainable Food Systems, (ii) Social and Co-operative Economy, (iii) Sustainable Rural Development and Social Enterprise (iv) Food Security and International Development.

Applicants will be asked to submit:

• A completed application form*
• CV (max. 2 pages)
• Sample of recent academic writing/work that you authored (e.g. published paper, essay, section of thesis)
• Evidence of satisfying the English language requirements (if English not first language).

*Applicants must outline the project's aims, objectives, and central research questions (including hypotheses, if applicable), demonstrate how existing literature informs the proposal and theoretical framework, and explain its contribution to existing knowledge. Applicants must also detail their proposed research design and methodology, including data sources, methodological approach (qualitative, quantitative, or mixed methods) and overall research plan. A short personal statement on applicant’s personal development objectives and motivation for pursuing a PhD.

Applications are to be submitted via an online application form which can be accessed Cork University Business School - PhD at Cork University Business School. Emailed applications will not be accepted.

Deadline:

The deadline for submission of the scholarship application is 5 p.m. Monday, 30th June 2025.

Selection and Interview:

Applications for the Scholarship will be reviewed by the Head of Department and Dept representative.

A shortlist of candidates will be drawn up following the closing date for applications, and these shortlisted applicants will be called for an interview. The decisions of the Head of Dept 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.

Once registered, the recipient is expected to actively contribute to the progression of the project and their professional development by engaging in scholarly activities, including conference presentations and submissions to high-impact peer-reviewed journals.

The recipient will be expected to satisfactorily complete their annual progress reviews and the required credits of coursework and training in line with UCC GSC policy.