IRCSET funding for research masters

fitzyfish · 23-10-2008 11:58AM #1

I'm wondering if anybody has been awarded an IRCSET postgraduate scholarship for a research masters as opposed to a Phd? I would like to do a Phd abroad at some stage but would prefer to stay in Ireland at the moment for personal reasons. A funded research masters seems like a good idea to gain some experience of postgraduate work as well as earn a small bit of money!! Has anybody followed a similar path and managed to get funding?

elless · 26-10-2008 12:32PM

IRCSET were in WIT in February of this year and were looking for people to do research masters etc some people were already doing a research programme but wanted to transfer to a Phd which was also available to them.I attended that meeting and hoped to apply but missed the deadline due to health reasons.The people involved were very helpful and I agree they would be a good path to take so I would suggest that you contact WIT on 051 302000 and ask to speak to someone in administration who should point you in the right direction.Good luck with your studies and I hope this helps

H2G2 · 28-10-2008 10:36AM

As I understand it the stated policy of IRCSET is to fund PhD level only, although some ppl graduate early with MSc. In my university I have never heard of anyone securing IRCSET funding based on an MSc level proposal.

Stepherunie · 28-10-2008 02:54PM

YOu can apply for either a funded MSc or PhD

I applied this year and there was the option to apply for either.

IRCSET funding for research masters

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