IT TRALEE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME - MASTER by RESEARCH
IT Tralee invites applications for master by research projects for which scholarships are available. The purpose of this initiative is to support and grow graduate research studies across the Kerry campus of IT Tralee/Munster Technological University. 15 research scholarships are being offered across a number of departments to commence in the 2020/21 academic year. These scholarships underline IT Tralee’s commitment to the pursuit of excellence in research, graduate education and training in Kerry. Students awarded research scholarships under this initiative will graduate with a master’s degree awarded by Munster Technological University.
Graduates holding (or due to hold by October 2020) a relevant level 8 honours degree (second class honours or higher) are invited to apply to undertake a master by research degree programme on a full or part time basis.
Closing Date
The closing date for the receipt of applications is 14th August 2020. Shortlisted applications will be scheduled for interview (remotely) at the earliestpossible date.
Applications
To apply please e-mail your CV to research@ittralee.ie and indicate which project you wish to apply for. If you have any further queries please e-mail research@ittralee.ie
Master by Research projects for which scholarships are available:
Department of Biological & Pharmaceutical Sciences |
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Project 1: Investigating Macroalgae as a feed additive for Methane Abatement in Ruminants Scholarship offered: a stipend of €700 per month for 18 months (as a full time programme only) and a fee waiver at the EU rate for a period of up to 18 months and eligible research expenses. |
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Project 2: Dairy By-product Derived Cardioprotective Lipids (DairyLip) Scholarship offered: a stipend of €700 per month for 18 months (as a full time programme only) and a fee waiver at the EU rate for a period of up to 18 months and eligible research expenses. |
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Project 3: Fabrication of Epidermal-Dermal Skin Tissue Substitutes with 3D Scaffolds Scholarship offered: a stipend of €700 per month for 18 months (as a full time programme only) and a fee waiver at the EU rate for a period of up to 18 months and eligible research expenses. |
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Project 4: Assessing alternative tests for Irish Soils to replace the SMP buffer test for Lime Determination Scholarship offered: a stipend of €700 per month for 18 months (as a full time programme only) and a fee waiver at the EU rate for a period of up to 18 months and eligible research expenses. |
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Project 5: Farming for the future: Enhancing lowland grassland management for biodiversity Scholarship offered: a stipend of €1,083 per month (as a full time programme only) and a fee waiver at the EU rate for a period of up to 24 months and eligible research expenses. This project is co-funded by the National Parks and Wildlife Service, Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. |
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Additional master by research programmes for which successful scholarship awardees will be offered a fee waiver at the EU fee rate for a period of up to 18 months and eligible research expenses: |
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Project 7: Updated Soon |
Department of Nursing and Health Care Studies |
Department of Hotel, Culinary and Tourism |
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Project 10: Valentia Transatlantic Cable Project – A Community Led Approach to UNESCO World Heritage Nomination |
Department of Health & Leisure |
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Project 11: Planning, Design, Implementation and Evaluation of a Community of Practice for Sports Coaches. |
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Project 12: Updated Soon |
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Project 13: Development of physical training drill prescription system for elite Gaelic Footballers |
Department of Social Science |
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Project 15: Students’ perspective of ePortfolios implementation within an Irish HEI |
Further Information
If you have any further queries please e-mail research@ittralee.ie or phone: (+353) 66 7191787