John & Pat Hume Doctoral Awards 2025-2026
The John & Pat Hume Doctoral Awards at Maynooth University recognise academic excellence and provide outstanding doctoral candidates with generous support.
Applications for the 2025-2026 awards are open and close on Thursday, 17th April (11:45pm GMT).
These prestigious four-year scholarships include:
✅ €25,000 annual stipend
✅ €2,000 annual research expenses
✅ EU tuition fees covered
The awards are open to all disciplines at Maynooth University. Prospective applicants must ensure they identify a supervisor within the advertised research areas and carefully review the programme documentation before applying.
For a Step by Step Guide to your application and further information please consult our dedicated webpage.
Applications will be accepted via the MU APPLY Portal from 20th March.
For enquiries, contact humephdscholarship@mu.ie.