Quick Facts

Eligible CountriesAny
Area of StudyOthers
Application Deadline25 May 2026 — 6 days left
Scholarship TypeDoctorate
FundingFully Funded
Mode of StudyIn-person
ReferenceRAS-2026-0592
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About This Scholarship

This fully funded PhD studentship at Trinity College Dublin’s School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences focuses on evaluating microcrystalline cellulose generated from Irish forest biomass for pharmaceutical applications. The position is part of the BIOFABRICATE programme, a multi-institutional research initiative developing sustainable bio-based materials for pharmaceuticals, construction, manufacturing, and packaging industries.

What This Scholarship Covers

  • Full doctoral research funding
  • Access to advanced laboratories and research infrastructure
  • Academic mentorship from internationally recognised supervisors
  • Collaboration with leading researchers and institutions
  • Exposure to interdisciplinary and industry-linked research
  • Professional development opportunities

Who Can Apply

  • 1 Applicants should have backgrounds in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacy, Chemistry, Materials Science, Biomedical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Technology, or related scientific disciplines
  • 2 Highly motivated applicants are preferred
  • 3 Candidates with research experience in pharmaceutical formulations, biomaterials, analytical chemistry, or sustainable materials may have an advantage
  • 4 Trinity College Dublin welcomes applications from international students, applicants with disabilities, individuals from non-traditional academic backgrounds, researchers displaced due to war or conflict, and applicants with career breaks or caring responsibilities

How to Apply

1
Prepare and submit a full Curriculum Vitae (CV)
2
Write a short motivation statement (maximum one page) outlining interest in the project, understanding of the research topic, and academic and research motivations
3
Provide a writing sample such as a published paper, thesis excerpt, or academic report
4
Obtain contact details of two referees including email addresses
5
Submit all required documents via email to Professor Anne Marie Healy
6
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews in June 2026
📅 3-4 years (typical PhD duration, not explicitly stated)

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