John & Pat Hume Doctoral Awards 2025-2026
The Call for student applications for the John & Pat Hume Doctoral Awards opens on Thursday, 20th March 2025 (12 noon) and closes 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.
The annual four year scholarship offering for 2025-2026 is €25,000 stipend, €2,000 research expenses plus EU fees each year.
Applications should be made online via 'MU APPLY Portal'
Note: Supervisors can only supervise a Hume student if they have submitted an Expression of Interest with their general research areas. Applicants can only apply for a Hume scholarship in the research areas advertised. Applicants MUST contact their selected MU supervisor to discuss their application. Applicants MUST upload an academic reference (template) from their Maynooth University supervisor. Find a supervisor and research area here .
It is important that prospective applicants read all supporting programme documentation.
There is no fee or charge to submit a Hume application.
For further enquiries please contact [email protected]
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