UCD Ad Astra Doctoral Scholarships 2026 fully funded PhD in digital education and wellbeing @University College Dublin

Overview

Two fully funded four-year PhD scholarships at University College Dublin (UCD) School of Education for outstanding candidates interested in researching the impact of digital technologies on education and children’s lives. The scholarships offer a generous stipend, full fee waiver, and research funding.

Key Responsibilities

N/A

Requirements

Successful candidates must:

• Enrol full-time in September 2026
• Apply to only one of the two scholarships
• Demonstrate methodological alignment with the selected track
• Meet English language requirements (unless exempt)

Experience working with children or teaching is considered an advantage.

Application Requirements:

• One-page cover letter
• Two-page research proposal pitch (excluding bibliography)
• CV (including contact details for two referees)
• Writing sample
• Academic transcripts
• Evidence of English proficiency (if required)

Benefits

• €25,000 annual tax-free stipend
• Full PhD tuition fee waiver (EU and non-EU students eligible)
• €4,000 annual research budget
• Four years of funding (subject to satisfactory progression)

Location

Ireland

How to Apply

Submit the required application documents via the provided link.

Deadline

31 March 2026