PhD

Research Postgraduate Courses

The Philosophy Discipline is committed to fostering a strong sense of community amongst its Graduate Students by facilitating regular opportunities for Graduate Students to meet and discuss Philosophical issues. Students have the following opportunities for developing their philosophical knowledge and skills:

  1. A Philosophy Seminar Series meets regularly at which students can present their research.
  2. The Philosophy Discipline  host conferences with prominent Irish and international speakers on a regular basis.
  3. A Tutorial Teaching Development Group meets several times a semester to support students in developing their skills in the area of teaching 

PhD Handbook AY25-26

For further information, please contact Programme Director for Structured Ph.Ds, Master of Letters Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) Prof. Felix Ó Murchadha.

Email: Felix.omurchadha@universityofgalway.ie

Funding opportunities

Funding Opportunities for Structured PhD programmes:

  1. Galway scholarships
  2.  Irish Research Council 
  3.  NUIG Hardiman Scholarships (Ph.D)