Teagasc Walsh Scholarships Application Form
Apply for a Teagasc Walsh Scholarship (PhD/Research Masters). Deadline: 5 pm, Friday 29th May, 2026. (Wave 2)
Section 1
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 REF2025018: Quantification of N2O emissions associated with cover cropping and organic manure management activities
WS REF2017279: Milkybiotics: Priming the Gut for Good Bacteria
WS REF2025205: Biorefinery strategies to extract high-value compounds from microalgae
WS REF 2023295: Understanding productivity in Irish and EU agriculture
WS REF2017281: Evaluation of the role for virtual fencing in an Irish pasture-based dairy production system
WS REF 2026021: Development of an Integrated Decision-Support Model for Dairy ProcessingSystems under Milk and Market Variability
Are you availalbe to begin the Scholarship in Sept/Oct 2026?
Yes
No
Section 2: Personal Details
Provide your personal contact details
Name
First Name
Last Name
Preferred name (if different from full legal name above)
Email address
example@example.com
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
Title of your Bachelor's degree
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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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Proof of English language proficiency (if applicable)
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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?
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
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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