University College Cork Scholarship 2026 in Ireland

byAbey Lincoln •July 02, 2026

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19 Fully-funded PhD Opportunities at University College Cork as part of Rinn Artificial Intelligence are available for EU and non-EU students to start on October 1st 2026 representing a total investment of €2.85 million.

The Research Ireland Rinn network, launched in June 2026, has been established to:

address the key challenges and opportunities of our time through excellence in research and
innovation – igniting the next generation of positive societal, economic and environmental
transformation for Ireland and the world.

As part of Rinn Artificial Intelligence applications are invited for a cohort of 19 PhD studentships within University College Cork’s Futures for Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics.

Highlights

Type: PhD Scholarships
Country to study: Europe (Ireland)
Institution: University College Cork
Eligible Countries: All Countries
Scholarship Perks: Full Scholarship, €25,000 per year, Research & Conference Support
Deadline: Not Specified

Criteria

have a minimum bachelor’s degree from a reputable university.
meet the entry requirements of the University College Cork (UCC).
meet the English Language requirements of the UCC.
apply for the scholarship and contact your research supervisor.

The benefits of the University College Cork Scholarship 2026 include;

Each PhD scholarship is worth a total of €150,000 and provides for a stipend of €25,000 per year for four years (tax free) with additional funds available to support e.g., conference attendance, equipment, and training activities.
Fees for EU students will be covered automatically, while non-EU students will receive a fee waiver from University College Cork.
Alongside their individual PhD research, students will benefit from a structured, cohort-based
PhD training programme.
Students will benefit from extensive engagement with industry and public service partners
and from an enrichment experience e.g., industry training placements, an academic
research visit to an internationally renowned collaborating institution, or other similar
activities.

Application Guidelines

Check out the available research projects and the lead project supervisor.
Apply using the application form and indicate the Research Theme and the Supervisor Name in the appropriate place in the form.
Applications are open and will be reviewed on a fortnightly basis until all positions have been filled.
Due to the large number of applications received, only applicants invited to interview will receive an email response.
Please note that applicants who are invited to interview and are successful, will have to subsequently apply to their host institution inline with their requirements.