Irish Research Council Postgraduate Funding 2024

IRCDoomscrolling

Hey folks,

Got the news that I made it through the first round for PhD funding for the IRC this year. Been doomscrolling forums looking for advice or experiences from others through the years to see how likely it is that I move on from here. Anyone else in the same boat? Feeling awful and can't bear the wait until end of April to find out anymore. Any chance they'll get in contact sooner? Don't know if my heart can take the wait.

doomscroller

In the same boat here, previous years typically find out near the end of the month. Seems like odds are >50% at this stage at least. Are you AHSS or STEM?

MissBosca

Just got word today that I made the reserve list - cue me googling like mad trying to find out what the chances are of getting off the wait list!

ilturco

I am also on the reserve list of the postdoc Art and Humanities section with 91.5 points. I would be grateful for any comments and explanations about how frequent it is to get the fellowship from the reserve list.

MsKar

In the same boat here - on the reserve list with 91.5 (postgrad STEM non-EU).

Charioteer

Placed on the reserve list with 0.5 less than the cutoff. What is the chance for success?

Charioteer

Same

doomscroller

Got offer today for STEM postgrad: scored 92, cutoff 85.5. I imagine 0.5 below cutoff is good odds even for non-EU.

Charioteer

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122057820#Comment_122057820

Hi Doomscroller,

Congratulations to you for the success by securing a great score. Thanks for your invaluable insight and possibilities. Fingers crossed.

MissBosca

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122057820#Comment_122057820

Congratulations @doomscroller !!

doomscroller

Thank you! Was a nice bit of reassurance in the midst of exams.