Walsh Scholars PhD Opportunities at Teagasc Ireland 2026

Applications are now open for the Teagasc Walsh Scholars Programme. This is a fully funded PhD scholarship opportunity in Ireland for graduates who want to conduct research in agriculture, food, environment, climate, rural development, and related fields. Multiple PhD positions are currently available. The programme provides full funding, excellent research facilities, and strong professional development support. You can check out BS, MS, PhD and postdoc positions here.

Key Details:

Degree Level: PhD
Host Country: Ireland
Host Institution: Teagasc in partnership with Irish universities
Funding Type: Fully funded
Application Deadlines: 19 May 2026 (one project) and 29 May 2026 (remaining projects)
Open To: all nationalities
Application Fee: No application fee

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What This Scholarship Offers:

Full funding including an annual stipend of €25,000
Tuition fees covered up to €6,000 per year
Supervision and guidance from leading researchers in your field
Access to modern laboratories and state-of-the-art research facilities
Opportunities to attend international conferences and collaborate with global experts
Professional training in research skills, communication, leadership, and problem-solving
Membership in a supportive cohort of other Walsh Scholars
Chance to work on real-world projects that have national and international impact

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Eligibility Criteria:

Must hold a good honours bachelor degree (First Class or Upper Second Class) in a relevant subject
Strong interest and motivation for research in agriculture or related areas
Good English language proficiency
Meet any specific requirements mentioned in the individual project description
Non-EU applicants must satisfy Irish study visa and immigration requirements
Some projects may prefer candidates with a Masters degree or relevant experience

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Open Positions:

PhD Opportunity 2017299 – Anomaly detection in animal performance data
Full details: Anomaly detection in animal performance data (PDF)
Closing date: 19 May 2026, 5:00 pm

PhD Opportunity 2017279 – Milkybiotics: Priming the Gut for Good Bacteria
Full details: Milkybiotics: Priming the Gut for Good Bacteria (PDF)
Closing date: 29 May 2026, 5:00 pm

PhD Opportunity 2017781 – Evaluation of the role for virtual fencing in an Irish pasture-based dairy production system
Full details: Evaluation of the role for virtual fencing in an Irish pasture-based dairy production system (PDF)
Closing date: 29 May 2026, 5:00 pm

PhD Opportunity 2023295 – Understanding productivity in Irish and EU agriculture
Full details: Understanding productivity in Irish and EU agriculture (PDF)
Closing date: 29 May 2026, 5:00 pm

PhD Opportunity 2025018 – Quantification of N2O emissions associated with cover cropping and organic manure management activities
Full details: Quantification of N2O emissions associated with cover cropping and organic manure management activities (PDF)
Closing date: 29 May 2026, 5:00 pm

PhD Opportunity 2025205 – Biorefinery strategies to extract high-value compounds from microalgae
Full details: Biorefinery strategies to extract high-value compounds from microalgae (PDF)
Closing date: 29 May 2026, 5:00 pm

PhD Opportunity 2026021 – Development of an Integrated Decision-Support Model for Dairy Processing Systems under Milk and Market Variability
Full details: Development of an Integrated Decision-Support Model for Dairy Processing Systems under Milk and Market Variability (PDF)
Closing date: 29 May 2026, 5:00 pm

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