Fulbright Ireland-USA

RCSI and Fulbright share common and fundamental interests in the advancement of research and the dissemination of knowledge. 

The RCSI-Fulbright StAR PhD programme enables US citizens who are resident in the US to complete a fully funded PhD at RCSI over a period of four years.

The minimum programme duration is for 48 months: the Fulbright Award is for the first 12 months, with RCSI providing fee waivers and funding for years 2, 3 and 4 of the programmme.

Prospective fellows interested in these PhD awards must identify a potential RCSI supervisor before beginning the application process.

Eligibility

• Must be a holder of an honours bachelor degree, grade 2.1 or above, or a master’s degree from a recognised college in a relevant discipline – applicants may use the grade point average (GPA) calculator to determine equivalency.
• Dual citizens of Ireland are eligible
• Residency for 12 months in Ireland is not permitted in year prior to grant

How to apply

Applications for the 2026-27 intake have now closed. Applications for the 2027-28 intake are expected to open in April 2026.

More information

Please visit the Fulbright Ireland-USA website here, or email postgraduateschool@rcsi.ie for more information.