Fulbright/University College Dublin Graduate Taught Masters in STEM Program Award

This partnership award pairs the Fulbright U.S. Student Program in Ireland with University College Dublin (UCD). One grant is offered for 2027–28.

The grantee spends 12 months in Dublin on a taught master’s in UCD’s College of Engineering & Architecture, College of Health and Agricultural Sciences, or College of Science.

Benefits & funding

Full tuition fee waiver.
Stipend of €1,650–1,750 a month, up to €16,500–17,500 in total.
International travel, accident and sickness cover, and a 24/7 mental-health line.
12 months of U.S. federal non-competitive hiring eligibility.
No support for dependents.

Eligibility

U.S. citizens or nationals; permanent residents are not eligible. Dual Irish citizens may apply.
A bachelor’s degree, conferred before the grant starts.
Not eligible if you hold a Ph.D. by the deadline, or lived abroad five or more of the six years before it.
No residence in Ireland (10 months counts) in the year before the grant.
Admission to an eligible UCD taught master’s; no language requirement.

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“Applicants must have a conferred bachelor's degree or equivalent before the start of the grant period. … The following individuals are not eligible for consideration: … Applicants who currently hold or will hold a doctoral degree (Ph.D.) by the national application deadline. … Anyone who has resided abroad for five or more years in the six-year period preceding the national application deadline.” Eligibility

Eligible nationalities
USA
Education required
Bachelor Enrolled · Bachelor

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Application process

1
Contact UCD’s International Scholarship and Funding Manager, then apply to your chosen UCD master’s.
2
Submit the Fulbright application by the national deadline: 6 October 2026 for 2027–28. A UCD letter is recommended but not required by then.
3
Recommended applicants go on to review in Ireland, which may include an interview.

Program timeline

6 October 2026
2027–28 application deadline (closed)
Initial notification
End of January 2027
Final selections, on a rolling basis
Spring 2027
Fall 2027
Grant begins; orientation in October