Teagasc Walsh Scholarships Application Form
Apply for a Teagasc Walsh Scholarship (PhD/Research Masters). Deadline: 5 pm, Wednesday 18th March, 2026.
Section 1: Application Overview
Select the project you are applying for and your intended start date.
Which Walsh Scholarship PhD/Masters project are you applying for?
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WS Ref 2026040 – Understanding the Biological Drivers of Feed, Environmental and Carcass Efficiency in Beef Cattle
WS Ref 2026014 – Redefining Autumn Grazing Management Targets for Pasture-Based Systems of Dairy Production
WS Ref 2026035 – Quantifying Management Factors that Influence Clover Production and Biological Nitrogen Fixation in Grass-Clover Grazing Systems (CLOVERFIX)
WS Ref 2026022 – Diverse Forage Systems and Lamb Finishing Strategies for Sustainable Lowland Sheep Production
WS Ref 2026002 – Understanding and Overcoming Yield Constraints of Spring Barley in Non-Plough Crop Establishment Systems
WS Ref 2026028 – Tracing Carbon: Refining CO₂ Emission Factors from Urea and Protected Urea in Irish Soils
WS Ref 2026005 – Carbon Pools, Greenhouse Gas Fluxes, and Microbial Function in Sitka Spruce Forests Across Soil Types
WS Ref 2026004 – Microbial Interactions in Casing Replacements on Mushroom Farms: Studying Health, Infestation, and Fungal Threats (MICRO-SHIFT)
WS Ref 2026027 – Smart Monitoring of Dairy Membrane Separation Using Sensors and Predictive Modelling
WS Ref 2026012 – Real-Time Meat Quality Assurance for Irish Beef Using Advanced Mass Spectrometry
WS Ref 2026008 – Fostering Long-Term Farm Resilience: Understanding Behavioural Drivers of Climate Adaptation in Irish Agriculture
WS Ref 2026044 – Optimising Agricultural Land Use Choices in Ireland Using a Spatial Decision-Support Framework
WS Ref 2026017 – Spatial Analysis of Farmer Health Engagement and Service Delivery (SAFES)
WS Ref 2026045 – An Examination of Labour Use on Irish Beef Cattle Farms
WS Ref 2026021 – From Farm Gate to Market: A Decision-Support Tool for Optimisation of Dairy Processing
WS Ref 2026029 – Volatile Whiskey Congeners for Authentication and Quality
WS Ref 2024227 – Economic Evaluation of Agroecological Measures to Reduce Nitrogen Surplus in Dairy Farming Systems
WS Ref 2024299 – Piloting and Evaluating a Structured Lameness Control Programme for Irish Dairy Herds (SCIP)
WS Ref 2024297 – Enhancement of Nutritional and Functional Qualities of Herbal-Infused Beverages
WS Ref 2024298 – Value Chain Analysis of Functional Foods and Medicinal and Aromatic Plants
When will you be available to start the PhD/Masters project?
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May-June 2026
Sept-October 2026
Section 2: Personal Details
Provide your personal contact details.
Full name (first names followed by surname)
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First Name
Last Name
Preferred name (if different from full legal name above)
Email address
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Contact phone number (please include country dial code, e.g. +353, +44, +91)
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Section 3: Nationality, Residence and Background Information
Provide your nationality, residence, and background information.
What is your nationality?
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Current country of residence
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Gender
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Female
Male
Prefer not to say
What is your first language? (the language you first learned at home during childhood)
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What other languages do you speak and to what level of proficiency? Please list any languages you speak and indicate your level of proficiency (e.g. basic, intermediate, fluent, native)
Will you require a visa to study in Ireland? (This information is requested for operational planning purposes only and will not be used as a selection criterion)
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Yes
No
Unsure
Do you hold a full driving licence that is valid for use in Ireland? (A driving licence is only required for certain projects and will not affect eligibility for all opportunities)
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Yes
No
In progress/expected
No, but I am willing to obtain a licence
Section 4: Academic Background
Provide your academic qualifications and background.
What is the highest degree you have completed (or expect to complete)?
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Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Doctorate degree
What institution awarded (or will award) your Bachelor's degree? (Please do not use abbreviations. Include the country.)
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When did you complete your Bachelor's degree (or when do you expect to complete it)?
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What was your overall Bachelor's degree grade (or expected grade)?
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First Class Honours (1.1) – achieved
Second Class Honours, Upper (2.1) – achieved
Second Class Honours, Lower (2.2) – achieved
Third Class Honours (3.0) – achieved
First Class Honours (1.1) – expected
Second Class Honours, Upper (2.1) – expected
Second Class Honours, Lower (2.2) – expected
Third Class Honours (3.0) – expected
Upload your Bachelor's degree academic transcript(s). Where the original transcript is not in English, a certified English translation must be provided.
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Title of your Master's degree
What institution awarded (or will award) your Bachelor's degree? (Please do not use abbreviations. Include the country.)
When did you complete your Master's degree (or when do you expect to complete it)?
What was your overall Master's degree grade (or expected grade)?
First Class Honours (1.1) – achieved
Second Class Honours, Upper (2.1) – achieved
Second Class Honours, Lower (2.2) – achieved
Third Class Honours (3.0) – achieved
First Class Honours (1.1) – expected
Second Class Honours, Upper (2.1) – expected
Second Class Honours, Lower (2.2) – expected
Third Class Honours (3.0) – expected
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Please provide details of any additional academic qualifications held that are relevant to this application.
Section 5: Supporting Documents
Provide your CV and Statement of Motivation
Please upload your Curriculum Vitae (CV)
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Please upload a statement of motivation and research fit.
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Please upload a short statement outlining your motivation for applying for this PhD project and how your capabilities and interest aligns with the project description.(Maximum 2 pages; PDF format preferred.)
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Proof of English language proficiency (if applicable)
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If English is not your first language and you already hold evidence of English language proficiency (e.g. IELTS, TOEFL), please upload it here.
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Section 6: References
Referees will be contacted only at the point an Scholarship offer is being made, and the information provided here will be used for that purpose.
Referee 1 - Full name (first name followed by surname)
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First Name
Last Name
Referee 1 - Email address
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example@example.com
Referee 2 - Full name (first name followed by surname)
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First Name
Last Name
Referee 2 - Email address
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example@example.com
Section 6: Support at Interview
Do you require any reasonable adjustments or supports to participate fully in the interview or assessment process?
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Yes
No
Prefer not to say
If yes, please describe what would be helpful for you.
Section 7: Recruitment Data
How did you hear about this Walsh Scholarship opportunity?
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Teagasc website
University website
Teagasc Supervisor
University supervisor
LinkedIn
Social Media
Mailing list
Word of mouth
From a current Walsh Scholar
From a past Walsh Scholar (alumni)
Other
Section 8: Consent
Walsh Scholarship Application Consent
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I consent to Teagasc processing my personal data for the purposes of assessing my application for a Walsh Scholarship, including eligibility checks,shortlisting, interview, panel formation (where applicable), and programme administration, in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation(GDPR) and the Data Protection Acts 1988–2018. I understand that my personal data will only be accessed by authorised personnel involved in the Walsh Scholarships application and selection process. I understand that my personal data will only be used for the purposes specified, will be stored securely by Teagasc and only shared outside the organisation as required for the operation of the Walsh Scholars Programme. I understand that I can withdraw Consent to participate in the Walsh Scholars Programme and the Terms and Conditions contain further information on withdrawal and are available at the following link; https://teagasc.ie/wp-content/uploads/uploads/media/website/about/walsh-scholarships/WS-Terms-and-Conditions-25-July-2025-Final.pdf It should be noted that only the minimum amount of personal data necessary will be collected and it will be stored for the minimum period of time required. The Teagasc Data Protection Officer may be contacted at DPO@Teagasc.ie for further information in relation to Data Protection. A copy of Teagasc’s Privacy Policy is available at https://teagasc.ie/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Teagasc-Data-Privacy-Notice-Summary.pdf whichprovides further information about how Teagasc will process your personal data and information in relation to Data Subject rights.
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