Application for DAERA Postgraduate Studentship 2021

Overview

This application is for financial assistance towards a 3 year postgraduate research study leading to a PhD qualification, commencing in the academic year 2021/22. Research proposals must meet the selected Research Need for 2021, which are available here.  Please refer to the DAERA Postgraduate Studentships Terms and Conditions 2021/22 for eligibility and short listing before completing this form.

This form CANNOT be completed on an ipad or phone.

All the above information is available at: 

www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/daera-studentships

• All information will be treated in the strictest confidence and in compliance with the Data Protection Act (DPA) 2018. Our Privacy Notice is contained within our Terms and Conditions.
• Any person wilfully making a false statement in support of this application may be disqualified.
• It is mandatory to complete questions that state 'required' to proceed with the application.
• Do not exceed the word limit as the additional text will NOT be considered.
• If you would like to save and edit the application later, then click 'Save and Come Back Later'.  By providing your e-mail address you will receive a weblink to your application.  This provides access to view and edit all your existing answers until you submit your completed response.  You will need to share this weblink with your supervisor so they can complete Q46, 47 and Q48.
• After you click 'Submit' you will no longer be able to go back and change any of your answers. You MUST 'submit' your application by midnight 30 March 2021. 
• You must inform us of any change in the information provided on this form, without delay.
• If you have any queries about completing this form please contact us.

Reasonable adjustment

Please contact us if you require any reasonable adjustments due to disability, to enable you to complete the application process. Details of any disability are only used for this purpose and do not form any part of the selection process.

          The application period will close at midnight on 30 March 2021.

What happens next

Offer of Studentship

The Department will send offers of Studentships to successful candidates and notify unsuccessful candidates.

Acceptance of Studentship

Candidates who are offered Studentships must either decline or accept the offer within 10 working days of the letter of offer. Failure to do so may result in the Studentship being offered to another candidate.