EPA Co-funded Scholarship Scheme

The EPA can co-fund PhD scholarships with third level institutions.

Under the EPA Co-funded Scholarship Scheme, funding is available for a small number of awards, as per the following:

48-month PhDs (indicative budget of €96,000);
Limited to new and innovative projects;
Co-funded by an Irish host research institution on a 50:50 basis;
EPA to be consulted in the selection process of the candidate (i.e. interview panel);
All co-funded PhDs would have to adhere to the EPA’s funding rules and reporting requirements.

Selection criteria will cover the following points:

Proposal should be for innovative research aimed at supporting environmental policy in Ireland.
The proposed scholarship should provide evidence to identify pressures, inform policy and develop solutions.
The proposed scholarship should be relevant to:
- EPA Research;
- National environmental policy context; and
- Implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Open funding opportunities

Currently, there is no open call.