Government of Ireland - PhD Scholarhips and Postdoctoral Fellowships (National Uni. of Ireland, Maynooth)

Call for Expressions of Interest

Research Ireland Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship & Postdoctoral Fellowship 2025

School of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures – Maynooth University

(French and Francopone Studies)

FRENCH AND FRANCOPHONE STUDIES in the School of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures (SMLLC) at Maynooth University (Ireland) invites Expressions of Interest from early-career researchers to apply for support through the 2025 Research Ireland Government of Ireland Postgraduate (PhD) and Postdoctoral Fellowship schemes.

Home to dynamic research in Literary and Cultural Studies, (Applied) Linguistics, and English-Medium Instruction (EMI), the School offers a vibrant, interdisciplinary, and supportive environment for innovative research. For more information about our research profiles and areas of expertise, please consult this link. Located just outside Dublin, Maynooth University combines the energy of a young, ambitious institution with a supportive, collegial environment that fosters research excellence and innovation. For more information about our exciting research in French and Francophone studies, check our staff profiles here!

About the Schemes:

Postgraduate Scholarship (PhD): Four years of funding covering fees (up to €5,750 per annum), a stipend (€25,000 per annum), and research expenses (€3,250 per annum).
Postdoctoral Fellowship: 1–2 years, salary €47,273 (Year 1) / €47,880 (Year 2), plus employer PRSI and up to €5,000 annually for research expenses.
 

Application Process:

Applicants should identify (a) prospective supervisor(s) from within French & Francophone Studies and submit one single document including:

A 300-word abstract of your proposed project
A 500-word personal statement (capabilities, motivation, interests, achievements)
A 300-word summary of previous achievements relevant to the project

Deadline for EOIs: 25 September 2025
Submission to: smllc@mu.ie 

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your research career with the support of an internationally engaged and interdisciplinary School. We look forward to hearing from scholars whose work pushes the boundaries of language, literature, and culture.  

We also welcome expressions of interest from researchers wishing to explore alternative funding opportunities or future collaboration with the School.