Maynooth University offer John & Pat Hume doctoral awards to successful doctoral applicants with demonstrated excellence in academic course work and research.
Three types of awards are on offer, the highest award provides an €18,500 stipend and €2,000 towards research expenses, with full fees covered per year . The closing date is 12th April
| Award | Stipend per year | Allowance for research expenses | Fees | Open to |
| €20,500 scholarships | €18,500 | €2,000 | Full fees paid | Full-time students |
| €10,000 scholarships | €9000 | €1,000 | Full fees paid | Full-time students |
| Fee Waivers scholarship | n/a | n/a | Full fees paid | Full time/ Part-time students |
Note: The Faculty of Science and Engineering does not offer the Fee Waiver award.
As part of the Doctoral Awards, Maynooth University funds three Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Hume Awards annually in areas where there is significant under-representation, including women in STEM (WISH), and the target groups highlighted in our Strategic Plan 2018-2022, for greater support as part of the Maynooth Access Programme (MAP). John & Pat Hume: Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Doctoral Awards include:
| Award | Stipend per year | Allowance for research expenses | Fees | Open to |
| WISH Award | €18,500 | €2,000 | Full fees paid | Full-time students |
| MAP Award | €9000 | €1,000 | Full fees paid | Full-time students |
Full details can be found here
All eligible applications for WISH/MAP awards will also be considered automatically for the doctoral awards.
