TEAGASC Ph.D. Walsh Scholars Opportunity 2025

For opportunity 1, applicants must possess:-

• an honours degree in a relevant discipline relating to operations research, business analytics, data science, computer science, food science, agricultural/food engineering or system engineering
• strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• proficiency in Python for predictive and prescriptive (optimisation) modelling

For opportunity 2, applicants must:-

• possess a good primary degree (first/upper-second class Honours) or M.Sc. in a relevant discipline, including agricultural science, psychology, sociology, human geography, agricultural economics, agricultural extension, rural development, or related social/behavioural sciences
• be highly self-motivated and prepared for extensive fieldwork, including farmer interviews, focus groups, and survey administration across multiple counties
• possess strong analytical skills for both quantitative and qualitative research methods

Note:- Applicants must satisfy the specified English language requirements.

Opportunity 1:-

• A scholarship of EUR 25,000 annually
• University fees of up to EUR 5,500 annually

Opportunity 2:-

• A scholarship of EUR 25,000 annually
• University fees of up to EUR 6,000 annually

Note:- The benefits are tenable for up to 4 years.

Eligible candidates can apply by following these steps:-
Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button below.
Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details (Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID).

Opportunity 1-
Step 3: Submit a CV and cover letter detailing their qualifications, experience and contact details for at least two referees to ‘mailto:eoin.murphy@teagasc.ie’ and ‘HXiong@ucc.ie’.

Opportunity 2-
Step 3: Fill in the required information in the Google form.
Step 4: Upload the necessary documents and submit the application.

Application Deadline 1: 29 October 2025
Application Deadline 2: 31 October 2025