Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, MU is offering the following supports to research students:
COVID-19 Research Student Semester Completion Fee
All students are eligible to register for one semester without a tuition fee being payable for that semester subject to the criteria below:
- Students must have been registered for the semester January-September 2020 and/or January- September 2021
- Students are only eligible for the COVID-19: Research Student Semester Completion Fee directly after completion of the normal duration of the research programme. For example when registering as a full-time PhD and Professional Doctoral students in year 5; a full-time Research Masters students in year 3; a part-time PhD students in year 7; and a part-time Research Masters students in year 4
- A student must be registered for the year prior to availing of the COVID-19: Research Student Semester Completion Fee
The COVID-19 Research Student Semester Completion Fee is automatically applied to students who meet the criteria. No application is required.
HEA COVID-19 Costed Extensions Fund
Now closed for applications.
FAQ for Funded Research Students