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Teagasc PhD Walsh Scholarship in Understanding the Drivers of Productivity in International Dairy Farming, Ireland

Teagasc, in partnership with the University of Queensland, invites applications for a prestigious PhD Walsh Scholarship in Understanding the Drivers of Productivity in International Dairy Farming.

Applicants must have a background in agricultural economics, food and agribusiness management, economics, or related fields. They should be self-motivated, capable of working in a team, and meet the academic and English language requirements for the PhD program at The University of Queensland. Experience in research communication, publication, and statistical programming (preferably in R) is desirable.

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Teagasc (the Agriculture and Food Development Authority) is Ireland’s national body providing integrated research, advisory, and education services in agriculture and food. Established in 1988, Teagasc supports innovation and sustainability in the agri-food sector through cutting-edge scientific research and practical training for farmers, industry stakeholders, and students. Its mission is to improve the competitiveness and environmental sustainability of Irish agriculture and rural communities.

Application Deadline: 11th July 2025

Brief Description

  • University or Organization: Teagasc and the University of Queensland

  • Department: School of Economics (UQ), in collaboration with Teagasc

  • Course Level: PhD (Doctoral)

  • Award: €31,000 per annum (includes university fees and stipend)

  • Access Mode: Online (for application submission)

  • Number of Awards: 1

  • Nationality: Domestic and international

  • The award can be taken in: Ireland

Eligibility

  • Eligible Countries: All nationalities

  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded in Agricultural Economics, Food and Agribusiness Management, Economics, or closely related fields

  • Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must:

    • Hold a strong academic background in a relevant subject area

    • Demonstrate enthusiasm, self-motivation, and an ability to work in a multidisciplinary team

    • Meet the academic entry requirements and English language proficiency for the PhD program at The University of Queensland

    • Desirably have experience in communicating research, publishing, and using statistical programming tools (preferably R)

How to Apply

Interested candidates must submit a CV and a cover letter explaining their motivation for applying to:

Note: This is the initial step; selected candidates will later be invited to apply formally to The University of Queensland

Benefits

  • Full funding for up to 4 years

  • Annual scholarship of €31,000 (includes €25,000 stipend and up to €6,000 for university fees)

  • Tax-free funding for full-time doctoral candidates

  • Supervision by renowned researchers from Teagasc, The University of Queensland, DairyNZ, and Dairy Australia

  • International research exposure across multiple countries

  • Opportunity to publish and contribute to academic and policy impact

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