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John & Pat Hume Doctoral Awards 2025-2026
The Call for student applications for the John & Pat Hume Doctoral Awards is now open and will close on Thursday, 17th April 2025 (11:45pm GMT).
Established in honour of John Hume, an alumnus of Maynooth University, and in recognition of his important contribution to Ireland, the John & Pat Hume Doctoral Awards are offered across all disciplines at Maynooth University, including Economics.
The annual four year scholarship offering for 2025-2026 is €25,000 stipend, €2,000 research expenses plus EU fees each year.
Applications can be made from 20th March via "MU APPLY Portal"
Note: Applicants can only apply for a Hume scholarship in the research areas advertised.
Three members of the Economics Department are eligible for supervision and have submitted research proposals:
Dr Bruno Morando: Agricultural Economics
Read Dr Bruno Morando's research proposal Dr Bruno Morando: Farmers' ageing and the economic and environmental sustainability of Irish agriculture
Prof David Cuberes: Urban Economics
Dr Irene Mosca: Health Economics
Should you require further information from any of our supervisors, simply click on their bio links above and send an email.
It is important that prospective applicants read all supporting programme documentation.
There is no fee or charge to submit a Hume scholarship application.
For all enquiries regarding the application process, please contact [email protected]