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Summer Research Scholarships

Summer Research Scholarship

Introduction

Applications are invited for research bursaries for undergraduate students of the School of Engineering, University of Galway, wishing to pursue a summer research project in the School of Engineering, over a 5-week period between 19th May – 29th August 2025. Two scholarships are available, each with a bursary of €2,000.

Eligibility

These internship bursaries are available to eligible students in the School of Engineering, University of Galway.  Students in years 1-4 are eligible to apply

  • Students who are on a paid PEP or are due to be on a paid PEP will not be eligible.
  • Students who are already committed to undertaking a funded placement/internship are ineligible to apply.
  • Final year students are eligible to apply.
  • Underrepresented students in Engineering are especially encouraged to apply, e.g. female students, students with a disability, international students, LGBT+ students, Deis school graduates, and other categories students may wish to self-declare.

Academic Co-ordinator

The academic Co-ordinator is Dr Magda Hajdukiewicz.  For any queries, students can email engineering@universityofgalway.ie

Possible Project Descriptions

Please see the bottom of this page for a list of available project descriptions and associated supervisors.

Application Deadline

Friday, 18th April 2025

How to Apply:

 

Step 1: Email one of the Supervisors listed below to request permission from them to apply as an intern on their project.

Step 2: Download & complete a copy of the application form here: School of Engineering Summer Research Internship Application Form.

Step 3: Create a zip file with the Supervisor’s email authorisation and the completed application form and upload it via this online form by the April 18th deadline.

If you have any questions, please reach out to engineering@universityofgalway.ie

 

Evaluation

Applications will be evaluated by members of the School's Research and Graduate Studies Committee. Students will be ranked based on their academic grades, the proposed research project and the supervisor's recommendation of the application.