Applications for the Teagasc Walsh Scholarship 2025 are now available. If you are one of who wants to pursue his/her PhD degree in Europe then there is a chance for you. This PhD scholarship is a great chance to do research that helps make the Irish agri-food sector more sustainable. The study will look at new ways to create value especially through short food supply chains that use ICT tools. The candidate will work in a hands-on research setup teaming up with Teagasc and the BIA Innovator Campus. The research aims to find business ideas share knowledge and help regional growth.
Key Points:
- Funding: is 31000 euros each year
- This covers university fees up to 6000 euros.
- A flat stipend of 25000 euros is included.
- Duration: Runs for 4 years with yearly progress checks.
- Research Focus
- Boosting producer skills in short food supply chains.
- Finding opportunities and Solving challenges for both B2B and B2C setups.
- Supporting the future of rural communities.
- Research Environment
- First year at Cork University Business School (CUBS) in UCC.
- Later work moves to the Teagasc Athenry campus for real-world field studies.
Teagasc Walsh Scholarship Summary
| Study In | Ireland |
| Scholarship Available For | Internationals |
| Degree Level | PhD |
| Schorship Type | Funded |
| Last Date to Apply | June 30th, 2025 |
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Scholarship Benefits
- Financial Support: Get 31000 euros each year to cover school fees and living costs (6000 euros for School fees & 25000 euro stipend for your expenses).
- Structured Research Environment:
- Get clear help and direction for your research project.
- Join the research teams at UCC’s School and Teagasc.
- Professional Development:
- Learn skills in starting businesses managing supply chains and boosting local areas.
- Improve both business and eco skills through real research work.
- Dissemination & Impact:
- Share your discoveries by writing articles for journals.
- Make a real difference in the agri-food sector with your findings.
Scholarship Objectives
- Find efficient eco-friendly food supply chains that are short and smart.
- Learn why agri-food producers make choices and if their businesses can last financially.
- Build partnerships and networks to drive new ideas and teamwork.
- Find out what helps or blocks the use of short food supply chains including digital tools.
- Connect farmers directly with consumers.
Eligibility Criteria
- You must have a strong bachelor’s degree with top grades (First Class or Upper Second-Class Honours) in a related area like Business Management, Supply Chain Management, Entrepreneurship, Psychology, or similar.
- Having a master’s degree in a relevant field is a plus but not required.
- If you are close to finishing your bachelor’s or master’s degree you can still apply.
- You must share your expected grades and these will need to be confirmed before any official offer.
- Language Proficiency
- If English is not your first language you must meet these scores.
- IELTS: Overall 6.5 with no part below 6.0.
- TOEFL: Overall 90 with Listening 20 Reading 19 Speaking 21 and Writing 20.
- If English is not your first language you must meet these scores.
Required Documents
- Completed Application Form
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Sample of Recent Academic Writing
- Evidence of English Language Proficiency
Application Process For The Teagasc Walsh Scholarship 2025
The application process for the Teagasc Walsh Scholarship 2025 is online. All application materials should be sent via email to Prof. Lawrence Dooley at l.dooley@ucc.ie.
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