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Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin (Department of Sociology)
Trinity College Dublin Funded PhD in Sociology: Lived Experiences of Inherited Cardiac Risk (start March 2027)
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A four-year, full-time PhD researcher position in Sociology at Trinity College Dublin focused on lived experiences and socio-cultural contexts of inherited cardiac risk. It provides a tax-free maintenance stipend of €25,000 per annum and full tuition fees.
Do I qualify 14 requirements
Do I qualify
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- degree MA, MSc, or MPhil in Sociology, Social Policy, or a cognate field Exact current official rule
- degree master's thesis submitted or defended Exact current official rule
- advanced qualitative skills Exact current official rule
- basic knowledge of survey design Exact current official rule
- basic knowledge of sociology of health or a related field Exact current official rule
- language excellent written and verbal communication skills in English Exact current official rule
- willingness to contribute proactively to the development of the project Exact current official rule
- strong motivation to publish in academic journals Exact current official rule
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- good organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines Exact current official rule
- ability to work effectively in a team Exact current official rule
- work authorisation if the applicant is a non-EEA candidate, secure a visa to travel to Ireland before interview Exact current official rule
- work authorisation if the applicant is a non-EEA candidate and is successful at interview, secure an employment permit for appointment Exact current official rule
- complete and return a Garda vetting form if considered for appointment Exact current official rule
- if the applicant has resided or studied outside Ireland for six months or more, provide a separate police cri… Exact current official rule
Preferences and flexible criteria (2)
- solid knowledge of sociology of health or a related field
- nationality non-EEA citizens
- Level of study
- PhD
- Fields of study
- Social sciences
What's covered Fully funded
- Funding type
- Fully funded
- Funding details
- Maintenance stipend of €25,000 per annum, tax-free, plus full tuition fees (EU/non EU) for 4 years of full-time study (48 months).
- Duration
- 3-4 years
- Host country
- Ireland
- Host institution
- Trinity College Dublin
What I need English proficiency required—evidence not specified · No fee
- Application fee
- No fee
- English requirement
- English proficiency required—evidence not specified
- In-person requirements
- In-person requirement unclear
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Apply On tcd.ie
How to apply
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- For informal enquiries, contact Associate Professor Camilla Devitt at devittca@tcd.ie. Optional
- Prepare a motivation letter indicating your motivation and background; maximum one page. Required
- Prepare a full curriculum vitae. Required
- Prepare a concise research statement of no more than 1,500 words, excluding references, relating your research experience, skills and interests to the project. Required
- Provide the names and contact details, including email addresses, of two referees. Required
- Include at least one example of written work in English that includes some data analysis and demonstrates analytical and writing skills in a social science discipline. Required
- Combine the application materials into a single PDF. Required
- Email the single-PDF application to Dr. Camilla Devitt at devittca@tcd.ie, using the subject line “PhD Application in Sociology”. Required
- Deadline
- 30 October 2026
- Deadline notes
- Closing time is 23:00 GMT.
- Deadline timezone
- GMT
- Application cycle
- 2026 application cycle
- Notes
- Non-EEA candidates are responsible for securing a visa to travel to Ireland before interview. Teaching experience may be available, and teaching-related work is paid separately.
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- Some hard eligibility requirements are incomplete in the captured source.
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