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DCYA Research Scholarship Programme 2013

The Research Scholarship Programme was established in 2001. The aim of the Programme is to develop research capacity in relation to children and the issues which affect them. Since 2011 the programme specifically support’s research projects directly relevant to the outcome areas of the National Strategy for Research and Data on Children's Lives 2011-2016.

Subject to the receipt of suitable applications at least one of the scholarships will be awarded to a study whose central research question(s) are addressed through analysis of Growing Up In Ireland data – see www.growingup.ie.

Under this Programme, successful applicants receive an annual maintenance grant of €16,000 and also have university fees paid in full by the Department of Children and Youth Affairs.
 
 

Closing date for receipt of completed application forms and supplementary documents was 4pm Tuesday 16th April 2013.

Application forms, terms and conditions, FAQ's and additional documents for the 2013/2014 DCYA Research Scholarship Programme can be accessed below:

• Scholarship Application Form 2013-2014  
• Scholarship Terms and Conditions 2013-2014
• Referee’s Report
• Formal Statement on the Research Environment 
• Frequently Asked Questions about the Research Scholarship Programme 2013-2014

Please click here for further information on each scholarship awarded to date

Queries about the Programme and /or the application process should be sent by email to dcyaresearch@dcya.gov.ie