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GOI-IES 2027/28
The call for 2027/28 has not been published — the Higher Education Authority has said details will follow in due course, and the most recent confirmed cycle was 2026/27. The timeline below is therefore read from the previous round’s rhythm, not from announced dates.
Key dates
| Stage | When | Status |
|---|---|---|
| HEA call published | Not yet announced | Last cycle’s — not yet confirmed |
| Institutional offer needed by | The time of applying | Confirmed |
| Application window | To be set in the call | Last cycle’s — not yet confirmed |
| Academic year begins | September 2027 | Last cycle’s — not yet confirmed |
Rows marked “last cycle’s” are guidance only — this cycle’s official notice is not published yet. Confirm every date against the official source below before you apply.
What changed this cycle
- None of this cycle’s dates are confirmed yet; the HEA’s announcement is still awaited.
What this cycle pays
- A €10,000 stipend for one academic year
- Full waiver of that year’s tuition and registration fees
- 60 places a year across all Irish institutions
Questions about this cycle
The places are spread across all Irish institutions and subjects rather than reserved for particular fields. Competition is therefore severe regardless of discipline, and distinguishing your application is entirely on you.
Official source
This page was written from: Higher Education Authority — GOI-IES. When the notice changes, this page is updated to match.
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