The University invites applications for admission to full-time research studies commencing in September 2014. Studentships will be available for selected applicants*.

Research supervision leading to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is offered in the following Research Institutes:

Science, Engineering and Information Technology
Biomedical Sciences, Built Environment, Computer Science, Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Nursing and Health Research, Psychology

Social Sciences
Business and Management, Research in Social Sciences, Sports and Exercise Sciences, Transitional Justice (Law)

Arts and Humanities
Art and Design, Arts and Humanities, Irish and Celtic Studies, Media Research

Master of Research (MRes)
A one-year full-time programme leading to the award of Master of Research is offered in the Faculties of Arts and Life and Health Sciences. Awards may be available for selected applicants.

* DEL and VCRS Awards may be directed to some areas in preference to others on the basis of the number and quality of applications received and the University’s strategic approach to the support of research activity.