PhD/Masters by Research | Application

For all postgraduate research applications to DCU Institute of Education where applicants intend to commence BEFORE 1st September 2024 there is a two-stage process in applying for PhD/ Masters by Research in the DCU Institute of Education.

  • The first stage involves the submission of a Postgraduate Research Studies Application Form (that includes applicant information and research proposal) for review by a panel in the DCU Institute of Education. You will need to find a potential supervisor in the Institute of Education to assist in development of the research proposal. Information on how to identify a potential supervisor is outlined in the steps below.
  • In the second stage, applicants whose research proposals are deemed to be of appropriate standard will be given approval to formally apply to register as PhD/Masters by Research students through the DCU Online Registration System.

For all postgraduate research applications to DCU Institute of Education made for commencement AFTER 1st September 2024, applicants will be required to complete a pre-application form to begin the application process.
Then the same two-stage process as outlined above, will be followed.

If you have any queries about this process, please contact: ioe-research-office@dcu.ie


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