Doctoral Research Opportunities

Our doctoral students play a vital role in driving forward research that transforms lives and societies. Whether it is developing new sources of sustainable energy, learning lessons from conflict around the world or addressing global health challenges, we want to empower the brightest minds to advance innovation and discovery at DCU.

Philanthropic funding is critical to ensure we can nurture our finest academic talent, whatever their background or financial means, through providing fully-funded doctoral scholarships. If you would like to support the research leaders of the future, we are happy to discuss how your gift can focus on a research area that is important to you, across any of DCU’s five faculties:

  • Faculty of Science and Health
  • Faculty of Engineering and Computing
  • Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
  • DCU Business School
  • DCU Institute of Education.

Doctoral scholarships can also be targeted to support underrepresented groups in higher education or postgraduate study, such as students with a disability or students from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

Meet our PhD Scholars

Dr David Dowling – A Leader in Vaccine Development

DCU Access graduate Dr David Dowling is now a leading vaccinologist with Boston Children’s Hospital...
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Grace Colley – Developing Targeted Cancer Treatments

Grace Colley is working to develop more targeted and effective treatments for breast cancer patients...
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Rhys Doyle – Unlocking the Potential of Nuclear Fusion

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Federica Fazio – Understanding Mutual Defence in a Time of War

Federica Fazio developed an interest in international relations at an early age. In light of...
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Powering a Greener Future

DCU’s Excellence and Opportunity Fund enables talented students to pursue doctoral research that makes an...
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Supporting Autistic Students in Our Secondary Schools

Finbar Horgan is in the final year of his PhD with Dr Neil Kenny in...
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