Overview
Two Fulbright/RCSI PhD awards supporting a four-year RCSI doctoral programme, with the Fulbright component covering 12 months and RCSI supporting the remaining programme period.
Complete research opportunity details
The official award page states that the Fulbright grant component runs for 12 months from September 1, 2027, while the RCSI PhD programme requires 48 months. RCSI provides fee waivers and funding for the additional three years. The maximum value is €170,400 over up to four years, with an estimated €2,083.33 monthly stipend during the Fulbright award period, international travel benefits and health benefits.
Eligibility requirements
U.S. Fulbright Student applicants at bachelor's, master's or doctoral level. Applicants must identify a potential RCSI supervisor, secure RCSI support and apply for admission. Residency in Ireland is not permitted in the 12 months prior to the grant; dual Irish-U.S. citizens are eligible.
Tips for this phd opportunity
Practical Job and Scholarship guidance. These tips do not replace official rules or create new eligibility requirements.
- Match your research background to the project, laboratory, supervisor and required methods rather than applying only from the title.
- Prepare a focused academic CV, transcripts, publications and research statement or proposal when requested by the official call.
- Confirm funding duration, stipend/salary, tuition coverage, start date and eligibility for international applicants.
- Contact a supervisor before applying only when the official instructions recommend or require it.
Verification notes
Official Fulbright/RCSI award page checked directly on 2026-09-08; competition shown open for 2027–2028 with national deadline October 6, 2026 at 5pm Eastern Time.
Job and Scholarship is the discovery and verification layer. Confirm eligibility, dates, salary/funding and application instructions on the original source before submitting anything.
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