Teagasc Walsh Scholarship
The Teagasc Walsh Scholarship is Ireland's flagship funded research programme in agriculture, food, animal and environmental science, run by Teagasc — the state agriculture and food development authority — in partnership with Irish universities such as UCD, University of Galway, UCC, TU Dublin and others. Each scholarship funds a specific advertised research Master's or PhD project, providing an annual stipend of around EUR 24,000 (LKR 8.28m+) plus a contribution toward university fees, with the research based at a Teagasc research centre under joint Teagasc–university supervision. For Sri Lankan graduates in agriculture, food science, animal science, agri-economics, biotechnology or environmental science — fields highly relevant to Sri Lanka's agricultural economy — the Walsh Scholarship is a genuine fully funded research route. You apply to a named project, not an open scheme. Exact stipend, fee contribution and closing dates vary by project, so check current vacancies on the Teagasc website.
Rolling: individual Walsh Scholarship projects are advertised throughout the year with their own deadlines — check the Teagasc vacancies page
Teagasc (Agriculture and Food Development Authority)
Government-funded
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Value
Fees + ~EUR 24,000/yr Stipend
Level
Research Master's / PhD
Focus
Agri-Food, Animal & Environment
info How this award actually works
This is a separate, highly competitive application
Government awards like this one run their own selection round against applicants from across the world, and success rates are usually in the low single digits. Lanka Scholar does not administer it and cannot submit it for you. Treat it as a bonus on top of a funded study plan — never as the plan itself.
Who awards it
Teagasc (Agriculture and Food Development Authority) — not Lanka Scholar. We are not the awarding body and cannot grant, reserve or guarantee this award.
How you are considered
Through a separate application round run by the funder, with its own forms, deadlines and shortlisting. You submit it yourself — it is not part of a university admission application.
What it covers
Fees Contribution + ~EUR 24,000/yr Stipend. Read the terms carefully: even fully-funded awards rarely cover every cost, and any shortfall is yours to fund.
Where we come in
We help you judge whether this award is worth your time, and build a realistic admission plan that works whether or not you win it.
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Relevant Degree Background
A strong Bachelor's (typically first-class or upper-second) — and, for many PhD projects, a Master's — in a relevant discipline such as agriculture, food science, animal science, biology, environmental science or economics from a recognised Sri Lankan university.
Match to a Specific Project
You must apply to a specific advertised Walsh Scholarship project. Your background and interests need to match the named project's requirements; there is no general open application.
University Registration
The award requires registration for a research degree at the partner Irish university linked to the project, under joint Teagasc–university supervision. The project team confirms eligibility with the university.
English Proficiency
The partner university's English requirement applies (typically IELTS ~6.5). Sri Lankan applicants from English-medium degrees may qualify via an MOI/exemption route — confirm with the partner university.
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Find a Walsh Scholarship project
Browse advertised Walsh Scholarship vacancies on the Teagasc website and identify a project matching your background and research interests.
Apply to the project
Submit your application (CV, transcripts, cover letter, references) directly to the named project supervisor/contact before the project's deadline.
Selection and university registration
Shortlisted candidates are interviewed by the supervisory team; the successful candidate registers for the research degree at the partner Irish university.
Accept and apply for the Irish visa
Accept the scholarship and university place, then apply for the Irish study visa (D-type) using your offer, scholarship confirmation and financial evidence.
Why the Teagasc Walsh Scholarship?
Teagasc is Ireland's national agriculture and food research authority, and its Walsh Scholarships have trained thousands of agri-food researchers in partnership with Irish universities. For Sri Lankan graduates in agriculture and food science, it offers world-class, fully funded research directly relevant to home-country priorities.
300+
Walsh Scholars at Any Time
EUR 24k
Approx Annual Stipend
Agri-Food
Research Specialism
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