Funding

Fees are set annually by the Governing Authority of the University.

• Check out University information on fees and funding

Most students on the PhD programme are supported by sources such as:

• external research studentships, which are applied for individually
• studentships associated with (externally) funded research projects, in which academic staff are involved, mainly through University research centres and institutes
• internal University studentships of various sorts.

Funding applications typically depend on an excellent academic record and the submission of a detailed research proposal.

Intending PhD applicants should explore these options systematically, and consult with the director of the PhD programme in economics, possible supervisors, and with academic staff for advice.

• NUI Galway Hardiman Research Scholarships
• College of Arts, Social Sciences and Celtic Studies Doctoral Research Scholarships
• Research Vacancies Opportunities for Funded PhD Projects (all fields of study, including economics)

• Irish Research Council postgraduate funding schemes (including Government of Ireland PhD fellowship scheme)
• Environmental Protection Agency
• Teagasc (see especially Teagasc Walsh Fellowships)
• Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland Fellowships
• Health Research Board
• National University of Ireland (NUI) awards (NUI Galway is a constituent university of the NUI)

• EU Marie Curie Fellowships
• Inter-American Development Bank
• Asian Development Bank

Remember, that as many of the deadlines for these funding sources are early in the year, usually between January and April, you should start thinking about the application process in September/October of the year before starting the PhD. 

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