PhD Opportunity Ref 2026045 - An examination of labour use on Irish beef cattle farms
Full details: An examination of labour use on Irish beef cattle farms (PDF)
Closing date: 17 July 2026, 5:00 pm
Walsh Scholars PhD Opportunities
The Teagasc Walsh Scholars Programme is a fully funded training programme for graduates undertaking PhD and Masters research in agriculture, food, environment, climate, rural development and related disciplines.
Scholars are based in Teagasc’s national research centres and partner universities, studying in multidisciplinary teams on research with real-world national and international impact.
What You’ll Gain
- Supervision from leading researchers
- Access to state-of-the-art research facilities
- Opportunities for international collaboration, travel and conferences
- Training in research, communication, leadership and problem-solving
- Membership of a supportive, cohort-based research community
How to Apply
- Browse the available opportunities
- Review the project and supervision details
- Apply as directed
For queries, please email walshscholarships@teagasc.ie
Current Opportunities:
MSc Opportunity Ref 2023298 - Developing Novel Protein-Enriched Food Ingredients from Meat Industry By-Products
Full details: Developing Novel Protein-Enriched Food Ingredients from Meat Industry By-Products (PDF)
Closing date: 24 July 2026, 5:00 pm
PhD Opportunity Ref 2025049 - Optimising butter processing to improve sustainability and product quality
Full details: Optimising butter processing to improve sustainability and product quality (PDF)
Closing date: 24 July 2026, 5:00 pm
PhD Opportunity Ref 2025215 - Understanding the digestion and absorption of novel plant-based food ingredients (VIP Ingredients)
Full details: Understanding the digestion and absorption of novel plant-based food ingredients (VIP Ingredients) (PDF)
Closing date: 24 July 2026, 5:00 pm
PhD Opportunity Ref 2026001 - Nitrogen management strategies for perennial ryegrass/white clover swards to improve grazing dairy systems productivity
Full details: Nitrogen management strategies for perennial ryegrass/white clover swards to improve grazing dairy systems productivity (PDF)
Closing date: 24 July 2026, 5:00 pm
PhD Opportunity Ref 2026041 - Evaluating technology adoption for a competitive, sustainable and resilient mushroom sector
Full details: Evaluating technology adoption for a competitive, sustainable and resilient mushroom sector (PDF)
Closing date: 24 July 2026, 5:00 pm
PhD Opportunity Ref 2025216 - Understanding the hydrology of grassland peat soils
Full details: Understanding the hydrology of grassland peat soils (PDF)
Closing date: 31 July 2026, 5:00 pm