PhD Opportunity Reference 2017273 Enhancing Environmental Modelling of Irish Grass-Based Dairy Systems
Full details: PhD Opportunity 2017273 Enhancing Environmental Modelling of Irish Grass-Based Dairy Systems (PDF)
Closing date: 26 June 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 2024014 - Optimising Irish Pot Still Whiskey Production Through the Use of Native Grain Crops
Full details: Optimising Irish Pot Still Whiskey Production Through the Use of Native Grain Crops (PDF)
Closing date: 03 July 2026, 5:00 pm
PhD Opportunity Ref 2025202 - Optimising Perennial Ryegrass Traits to Improve Productivity and Sustainability in Grass-Based Livestock Systems
Full details: Optimising Perennial Ryegrass Traits to Improve Productivity and Sustainability in Grass-Based Livestock Systems (PDF)
Closing date: 03 July 2026, 5:00 pm
PhD Opportunity Ref 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: 03 July 2026, 5:00 pm
PhD Opportunity Ref 2025207 - Genetics and Advisory Innovations to Reduce Slaughter Age in Irish Beef Cattle
Full details: Genetics and Advisory Innovations to Reduce Slaughter Age in Irish Beef Cattle (PDF)
Closing date: 03 July 2026, 5:00 pm
PhD Opportunity Ref 2025210 - Assessing the impact of methane inhibitors on rumen composition, milk composition and product quality
Full details: Assessing the impact of methane inhibitors on rumen composition, milk composition and product quality (PDF)
Closing date: 03 July 2026, 5:00 pm
PhD Opportunity Ref 2025213 - Selecting protein variants of k-casein and β-lactoglobulin to enhance the efficiency and quality of Cheddar cheese and whey protein ingredient manufacture
Full details: Selecting protein variants of k-casein and β-lactoglobulin to enhance the efficiency and quality of Cheddar cheese and whey protein ingredient manufacture (PDF)
Closing date: 03 July 2026, 5:00 pm
PhD Opportunity Ref 2025214 - Selecting protein variants of β-casein to diversify the functional properties of Irish Dairy products
Full details: Selecting protein variants of β-casein to diversify the functional properties of Irish Dairy products (PDF)
Closing date: 03 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: 03 July 2026, 5:00 pm
PhD Opportunity Ref 2026011 - Post-weaning nutritional management to optimise lifetime performance of dairy-beef cattle
Full details: Post-weaning nutritional management to optimise lifetime performance of dairy-beef cattle (PDF)
Closing date: 03 July 2026, 5:00 pm