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Ireland Rolling: individual Walsh Scholarship projects are advertised throughout the year with their own deadlines — check the Teagasc vacancies page

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.

Teagasc (Agriculture and Food Development Authority)

Government-funded

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Value

Fees + ~EUR 24,000/yr Stipend

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Level

Research Master's / PhD

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Focus

Agri-Food, Animal & Environment

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.