Trinity College Dublin is currently accepting applications for its PhD Researcher in Sociology Scholarship 2027 in Ireland. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About Trinity College Dublin - PhD Researcher in Sociology Scholarship
PhD Researcher in Sociology Scholarship is a fully funded PhD position in Sociology at Trinity College Dublin focusing on lived experiences of inherited cardiac risk, integrating clinical cardiology, psychology, biomedical engineering and sociology in qualitative and mixed-methods research.
The scholarship is hosted by the Department of Sociology within the School of Social Sciences and Philosophy at Trinity College Dublin. The successful candidate will join an interdisciplinary team with partners at St. James’s University Hospital, Children’s Health Ireland, and Tallaght University Hospital.
Benefits of Trinity College Dublin - PhD Researcher in Sociology Scholarship
- €25,000 tax-free maintenance stipend per year
- Full tuition fees for four years
- Funding applicable to EU and non-EU students
- A full-time doctoral research position beginning in March 2027
- Membership of an interdisciplinary research environment at Trinity College Dublin
Trinity College Dublin - PhD Researcher in Sociology Scholarship Requirements
- The opportunity is aimed at candidates with a strong interest in sociology and research into health, illness, families, identity and social inequalities.
- Applicants whose academic or research backgrounds relate to areas such as medical sociology, health sociology, qualitative research, social research, family studies, genetics and society, healthcare inequalities or related social science disciplines may find the project particularly relevant.
- Candidates should demonstrate the ability to undertake independent academic research and an interest in working across disciplinary boundaries.
- The project involves research with affected families and healthcare professionals, an interest in qualitative research methods and the social dimensions of healthcare will be particularly relevant.
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
30 October, 2026
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