The University College Cork (UCC) Scholarship 2026 offers 19 fully financed PhD scholarships for excellent EU and foreign students in Ireland. The program, which is funded by the Research Ireland Rinn Artificial Intelligence project, is an investment of €2.85 million in state-of-the-art AI research and development. Each fellowship is worth about €150,000 and comes with additional research funds in addition to a tax-free annual stipend of €25,000 for four years. Candidates who are accepted into UCC’s Futures for Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics program will contribute to cutting-edge research that tackles significant societal, economic, and environmental issues. Pursuing top-notch doctoral research at one of Ireland’s top universities is a fantastic opportunity.
Eligibility Criteria :
- possess a minimum of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited and recognized university.
- fulfill the prerequisites for admission to University College Cork’s (UCC) chosen PhD program.
- Fulfill the English language proficiency standards set forth by UCC.
- Before submitting a scholarship application, get in touch with a potential research supervisor.
Ireland is the host nation in Europe.
Program Level: PhD Scholarship | Postgraduate
Candidates from various nations are welcome to apply.
Benefits include conference support, research funding, a €25,000 annual tax-free stipend, and full tuition.
Language Requirement: IELTS is not necessary.
Benefits :
- A tax-free annual stipend of €25,000 for a maximum of four years is included in each PhD scholarship, which is worth about €150,000. Additional cash is offered for professional training, research equipment, and conference attendance.
- While non-EU students will receive a complete tuition fee waiver from University College Cork (UCC), EU students will have their tuition automatically paid.
- In addition to their particular research projects, scholars will take part in a structured cohort-based PhD training program.
- Collaborations between the public and private sectors, including chances for industry placements, overseas research trips, and other professional development activities, will provide students with invaluable experience.
Deadline: Not Specified
