Become a PAID PhD Researcher in Sociology at Trinity College Dublin: Fully Funded & Open to Non EU Applicants (Apply by 7 April 2026) @Trinity College Dublin: Fully Funded & Open to Non EU Applicants (Apply by 7 April 2026)

Location: Dublin, Ireland
Department: Department of Sociology, School of Social Sciences and Philosophy
Duration: 48 months (full-time)
Funding: €18,500 (~£16,091) per annum plus full tuition fees (EU/Non-EU students)
Application Deadline: 7th April 2026
Contact: Camilla Devitt, Associate Professor, devittca@tcd.ie

Overview

Trinity College Dublin invites applications for a PhD in Sociology, integrating students into a vibrant doctoral programme that offers:

• Interdisciplinary training across sociology, economics, political science, and philosophy.
• Opportunities to join master’s level courses and participate in international workshops and summer schools.
• Teaching experience: PhD students assist with undergraduate courses (~4 hours/week).
• Support to produce a PhD based on four papers of publishable standard.

Candidate Requirements

Applicants should be prepared to:

• Collaborate closely with supervisors.
• Engage in departmental research training.
• Participate actively in academic and teaching duties.

Applicants must submit:

• A full CV including names and contact details of 2 referees.

Send applications to: devittca@tcd.ie

Key Benefits

• Full tuition coverage for EU and non-EU students.
• Stipend to cover living expenses.
• Access to Trinity College Dublin’s interdisciplinary research environment.

This PhD offers a strong foundation for developing expertise in sociology while gaining teaching and research experience in a leading European university.

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Disclaimer: Global South Opportunities (GSO) is not the organization that is offering this phd opportunity. For any inquiries, please contact the official organization directly. Please do not send your applications & CVs to GSO, as we are unable to process them. Due to the high volume of emails, we receive daily, we may not be able to respond to all inquiries. Thank you for your understanding.