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About the Project:
Applications are invited for a 4 year fully funded PhD scholarship to work on GalSB, funded by the Research Ireland Pathway Programme and supervised by Dr Shipra Nagar and co-supervised by Prof. John Walsh in the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences at Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin, Dublin, Ireland.
Salary: This scholarship will cover PhD tuition fees (overseas fee) and stipend (€25,000 per annum), subject to satisfactory progress.
How to Apply: Applicants should fill out the application form (linked in the job description) and submit (via email) the following documents to Dr Shipra Nagar at
[email protected] with the subject line GalSB_PhD_[your full name]:
1. A CV (including education, research experience, relevant skills, publications and presentations).
2. A one-page statement outlining your motivation, understanding of the topic, and relevant experience/ideas.
3. Academic transcripts evidencing honours or master’s degree.
4. A proof of English Language Proficiency for non-native English speakers, in line with Band C (Higher entry) under TCD requirements.
5. A writing sample (published paper, chapter in thesis, etc).
6. Contacts details of two academic referees.
Closing Date: 10 June, 2026 at 23:59 (Irish Standard time)
Late Applications will not be accepted.
Informal and application enquiries about this role should be made to Dr Shipra Nagar, at
[email protected]
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