Postgraduate Studentships
Information and advice about postgraduate studentship competitions.
The 2026 DAERA Postgraduate Studentships competition
Each year, the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA), funds full time postgraduate studentships for a three year period of research leading to a PhD qualification at a university in the United Kingdom (UK) or Republic of Ireland (ROI).
The 2026 DAERA Postgraduate Studentships Competition is now open for applications.
Applications, Terms & Conditions and Research Needs 2026 are available at:
DAERA Postgraduate Studentships
Research proposals must address one of DAERA's research needs for 2026.
The Department currently funds postgraduate research studentships.
If you have a query please see contact details below:
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA)
Student Awards
Clare House
303 Airport Road West
Belfast
BT3 9ED
email: postgraduate@daera-ni.gov.uk