TU Dublin Graduate Research School

Fully Funded PhD Project available in the School of Food Science and Environmental Health
Application deadline: 16/06/2026
PhD Project: Fibre-based packaging for shelf-life extension of food products.

PhD Project: Fibre-based packaging for shelf-life extension of food products. Applications are invited for a four-year, fully funded PhD position as part of the DAFM-supported project, a collaborative research involving Technological University Dublin, Teagasc Ashtown Food Research Centre, and University College Cork. The project focuses on developing compostable, fibre-based...

Fully funded PhD project available in the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Application deadline: 15th June 2026
PhD Project: Sustainable Smart Energy Solutions for Maritime Ports (STREAM Project)

PhD Project: Sustainable Smart Energy Solutions for Maritime Ports (STREAM Project) Ireland’s maritime sector faces significant decarbonisation challenges due to forthcoming EU regulations requiring major ports to provide on‑shore power supply (OPS) to vessels by 2030. The STREAM project addresses these challenges by developing off‑grid, renewable‑powered energy and chargin...

Fully funded PhD Project available in the School of Computer Science
Application deadline: 20th June 2026
PhD Project: Gestural Entrainment: The Social Impact of Temporal and Magnitude Alignment in HRI

PhD Project: Gestural Entrainment: The Social Impact of Temporal and Magnitude Alignment in HRI Recent adaptive frameworks emphasize the need for “consistency” across verbal and non-verbal modalities. However, the specific alignment of gesture magnitude and frequency (mimicry) between a robot and a human remains under-explored in its effect on long-term rapport. In light of this, the curre...

Fully funded PhD project available in the Centre for Sustainable Digital Technologies -
Application Deadline: 2nd June 2026

PhD Project: Generative AI for Pasture Management in Grass-Based Dairy Farming

PhD Project: Generative AI for Pasture Management in Grass-Based Dairy Farming Project Description This PhD project offers an innovative opportunity to investigate how generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) can support pasture management in grass based dairy farming. The research focuses on producing pasture information that is technically sound and useful in everyday far...

PhD opportunity available in the School of Accounting, Economics and Finance
PhD Project: Public Finance Management: Transparency, and Accountability

PhD Project: Public Finance Management: Transparency, and Accountability Open call for proposals for people interested in undertaking research projects in the area of Public Finance Management. PhD projects or Master’s by research considered, part or full-time. Prospective candidates should write and submit a detailed research proposal on their chosen area.

PhD Project available in the School of Accounting, Economics and Finance - Financial development and the energy transition: analysis across developed and developing economies

PhD Project: Financial development and the energy transition: analysis across developed and developing economies

PhD Project available in the School of Accounting, Econmics and Finance
Nature-related financial risks and firm performance: evidence from credit markets and operational efficiency

PhD Project: Nature-related financial risks and firm performance: evidence from credit markets and operational efficiency

PhD opportunity available in the School of Accounting, Economics and Finance
PhD Project: Green Taxation, Energy Use, and Human Development

PhD Project: Green Taxation, Energy Use, and Human Development If you are interested in submitting an application for this project, please complete an Expression of Interest. forms.office.com/e/0hCcrv2Gkp

PhD opportunity in the School of Marketing and Entrepreneurship
PhD Project: Data and Technology Enablement in SMEs

PhD Project: Data and Technology Enablement in SMEs This research explores the use of data and emerging technologies in enhancing how Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) operate. It examines how these emerging technologies are democratising the technology landscape, lowering barriers to entry and enabling SMEs to compete more effectively with larger o...

Fully Funded MPhil project available in the School of Food Science and Environmental Health
Application deadline 22nd May 2026
MPhil Project: UPLIFT: Strategies for the optimisation of plant-based meat analogues and hybrid products with fermentation technologies

MPhil Project: UPLIFT: Strategies for the optimisation of plant-based meat analogues and hybrid products with fermentation technologies Plant-based meat alternatives (PBMAs) are increasingly sought after by consumers adopting a flexitarian lifestyle. From a technological standpoint, however, they present challenges in terms of nutrition, functionality and organoleptic characteristics, relative to meat-based counterparts. Fermentatio...