Masters Opportunity 2024050 - The effect of on farm technical efficiency on slaughter age, greenhouse gas emissions and profitability across Irish beef cattle production systems
Full details: The effect of on farm technical efficiency on slaughter age, greenhouse gas emissions and profitability across Irish beef cattle production systems (PDF)
Closing date: 01 May 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.
2026 Intake – 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
2026 PhD Opportunities
All 2026 Walsh Scholarship PhD and Research Masters opportunities are advertised on this page. Each advert outlines the project, research context, supervision, training supports and funding.
How to Apply
- Browse the available opportunities
- Review the project and supervision details
- Apply via the central Walsh Scholarships application form
Applications must be submitted through the official application process by the published deadlines.
PhD adverts and application forms go live on Tuesday, 10 February 2026.
Current Opportunities:
PhD Opportunity 2017271 - Understanding and Redesigning Multi-Level Policy Translation for Sustainable Agriculture Transitions
Full details: Understanding and Redesigning Multi-Level Policy Translation for Sustainable Agriculture Transitions (PDF)
Closing date: 01 May 2026, 5:00 pm
PhD Opportunity 2025206 - Designing a full farm system bio-economic model for the Irish hill sheep industry
Full details: Designing a full farm system bio-economic model for the Irish hill sheep industry (PDF)
Closing date: 01 May 2026, 5:00 pm
PhD Opportunity 2017280 - Effects of grass-based diets on milk fat composition, functionality and quality of Irish butter
Full details: Effects of grass-based diets on milk fat composition, functionality and quality of Irish butter (PDF)
Closing date: 15 May 2026, 5:00 pm