Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin and Intake International Education Group (Taiwan) have launched an exclusive joint scholarship for the fall of 2024 to encourage Taiwanese students to study abroad.

Taiwanese students enrolling in a Trinity College Dublin PhD program for September 2024 have the opportunity to apply for joint scholarships offered by Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin, and Intake.

One of Europe’s leading research-intensive institutes, UCD is presently ranked 226th by the Times Higher Education World Rankings. The university is also a component of the National University of Ireland and now ranks 236th in Best Global Universities and 181st in QS World University Rankings 2023. UCD’s task is to foster a culture of discovery, invention, and innovation while seeking knowledge. UCD was established in 1854. It is Ireland’s largest university and amongst the most prestigious universities.

Application Deadline: The extended deadline for submission of the application is 5 pm on Friday, 26th January 2024.

Brief Description

• University or Organization: University College Cork (UCC)
• Department: College of Medicine and Health (CoMH), APC Microbiome Ireland, INFANT Research Centre, Discipline of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy
• Course Level: PhD
• Award: Annual PhD registration fees PLUS €5,000 per annum (full-time) or €2,500 per annum (part-time) for associated research costs, over a maximum of 4 years (full-time) or 6 years (part-time)
• Access Mode: Online
• Number of Awards: Six scholarships in total
• Nationality: International
• The award can be taken in the: Ireland

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: Open to all nationalities
• Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded in any subject offered by the university
• Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must meet all the specified criteria:

Employer:

• A healthcare or health sciences organization, business, company/industry, higher education institution, registered charity, or not-for-profit civic organization or semi-state commercial organization.
• Financially independent of the University.
• Willing to provide supports such as facilities and/or dedicated research time relevant to the PhD project.
• Willing to provide a mentor/supervisor for the PhD candidate and work with supervisors at UCC.

Applicant:

• An employee (full time/part time) employed as a health sciences or healthcare professional in an organization external to UCC.
• Have obtained a standard of at least Second Class Honours, Grade I, in an approved primary degree, or other such evidence under the University’s policy for Recognition of Prior Learning for Admission to Research Degrees.
• Meet the English language requirements for the College of Medicine and Health.

Supervisory Team:

• Must include two members of UCC academic or research staff as per UCC policy on the Supervision of Research Students.
• The lead supervisor must be a member of academic staff in CoMH for the duration of the project.
• Should host a research program relevant to the area in the proposed PhD study.
• Should include a co-supervisor from a distinct discipline to the lead supervisor to enhance multidisciplinary research.
• Should include an early career researcher (desirable).
• Have agreed to the scholarship and proposed study with the applicant’s employer.

How to Apply

Prior to applying, candidates must arrange the following:

• Identify a lead supervisor from a School/Department/Research Centre or Institute in the College of Medicine and Health at UCC, and an employment mentor/supervisor from the place of employment.
• In consultation with the supervisory team and employment mentor/supervisor, identify a research project relevant to the area of employment and aligned with UCC Futures research themes.
• Once the employer confirms support, a supervisory team has been established, and a project agreed, candidates can apply using the provided application form and submit it along with the required documents.

Benefits

Scholarships will fund annual PhD registration fees PLUS €5,000 per annum (full-time) or €2,500 per annum (part-time) for associated research costs, over a maximum of 4 years (full-time) or 6 years (part-time).

Enquiries: General enquiries about the scholarships may be directed to Professor Yvonne Nolan, Vice Dean of Graduate Studies, College of Medicine and Health, at [email protected]. Enquiries about the scholarship hosted in APC Microbiome Ireland, INFANT Research Centre, or Discipline of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy can be directed to the respective contacts listed.

Key Dates:

• Deadline for applications: 26th January 2024
• Call outcome: Mid-February 2024
• Scholarship Start date: April 2024 or July 2024

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