Description

Are you looking for a fully funded PhD scholarship in Applied Linguistics, Translation Studies, or Migration Studies? The School of Applied Language and Intercultural Studies (SALIS) at Dublin City University (DCU), Ireland, is offering prestigious Doctoral Research Scholarships for full-time PhD students, commencing on September 1, 2025.

These scholarships provide an annual stipend of €25,000 for up to four years, along with full coverage of registration fees.
The application deadline is March 18, 2025.

Degree Level

Dublin City University, Ireland SALIS Scholarships 2025 (Fully Funded) is available to undertake PhD level programs at Dublin City University.

Available Subjects

Research Areas

SALIS is a multilingual, research-focused school specializing in diverse disciplines. We are particularly interested in research proposals in the following areas:

1. Language Learning and Linguistics

• Applied Linguistics
• Virtual Exchanges
• Multimodal and Creative Language Learning
• Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL), Social Media, AI Integration
• Sociolinguistics and Plurilingual Pedagogies

2. Citizenship Studies

• Global Citizenship and Social Justice
• Intercultural Dynamics
• Multilingualism and Society
• Post-Conflict Politics and Legacies of Violence

3. Literary and Visual Studies

• Transnational Cultural Expression
• Migration and Biographical Testimonies
• Urban Studies and Intermediality
• Responses to War and Trauma

4. Gender and Sexuality Studies

• Cultural, Literary, and Visual Perspectives
• Sexual Literacy and Gender Identities
• Sexual Cultures

5. Translation Studies

• Translation Ethics in European and Non-European Contexts
• Corpus-Based and Crisis Translation
• Machine Translation and AI in Humanitarian, Economic, and Literary Applications

• 6. Migration Studies

• Refugee Studies and Intercultural Communication
• Policy and Anthropology of Displacement
• Returned Emigrants

Benefits

These scholarships include a €25,000 annual stipend for up to four years, along with full coverage of registration fees.

Eligible Nationalities

This scholarship is open to international students of all nationalities.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the SALIS PhD Scholarship 2025, applicants must:

• Secure the endorsement of a SALIS faculty member as a potential supervisor.
• Ensure their research proposal aligns with their supervisor’s area of expertise.
• Not contact multiple faculty members at once.

Application Procedure

Candidates must submit their applications via the DCU Application Portal and email their complete application as a single PDF file to salis.office@dcu.ie with the subject line SALIS PhD Scholarships 2025 before 17:00 (Irish Time) on March 18, 2025.

Application Documents

• Completed Application Form (available for download from the official DCU website)
• Undergraduate and Postgraduate Transcripts (where applicable)
• Two Letters of Reference from academic supervisors or lecturers

Important Notes

Applications will be deemed ineligible if they:

• Are missing required documents (including application form, transcripts, or references)
• Are not submitted as a single PDF file
• Are received after 17:00 (Irish Time) on March 18, 2025
• Contain plagiarism, false, misleading, or unverifiable information
• Are generated with the help of AI tools
• Are not endorsed by a SALIS faculty member
• Show evidence of canvassing on behalf of applicants

Selection and Interview Process

• Assessment: Senior academics from SALIS and the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences will review applications.
• Shortlisting: Candidates will be notified within three weeks of the deadline if they have been shortlisted.
• Interviews: Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews in April 2025.
• Final Decision: Applicants will be informed of final selections shortly after the interview process.

Conclusion

The SALIS PhD Scholarships at Dublin City University, Ireland, provide a fully funded opportunity for research in language studies, migration, and translation. With a generous stipend of €25,000 per year and full tuition coverage, this program is a fantastic opportunity for aspiring doctoral researchers. Ensure your application is submitted before March 18, 2025, to be considered for this prestigious scholarship!

Official Call: https://www.dcu.ie/sites/default/files/inline-files/call-for-salis-phd-scholarship-2025.pdf