Graduate Studies

Opportunities

Training:

Intellectual Property and Commercialisation:

6-part workshop series commencing March 8th 2012 (GTE training module GS601). See timetable & module information. Please note that as of 20th Feb online registration for Semester 2 is closed - please contact Registry to register for GS601 (email jennifer.yore@dcu.ie).

Postgraduate Tutor & Demonstrator Course:

3-part workshop series commencing March 28th 2012 (GTE training module GS602). See timetable & module information. Please note that as of 20th Feb online registration for Semester 2 is closed - please contact Registry to register for GS602 (email jennifer.yore@dcu.ie).

Competitions:

Think Outside the Box Awards:

Sponsored by Enterprise Ireland, Invest Northern Ireland, Mammoth Brand Consultancy, Cruickshank Intellectual Property Attorneys and Grant Thornton, the Think Outside The Box Awards offers third level students from all academic disciplines and courses of study the opportunity to realise their entrepreneurial ambitions. All you need to do is demonstrate to the judges that your business idea is viable, well thought out and well researched, and you could be on your way to winning! There’s an incredible first place cash prize of €10,000 to be won plus the opportunity to avail of €30,000 worth of specialist advice and assistance to potentially help turn your enterprise idea into a business reality. So get a team together for the most exciting challenge of your life so far...- visit the website for more information [closing date 25 April 2012]

The Wellcome Trust Science Writing Prize 2012:

Wellcome Trust, in association with the 'Guardian' and the 'Observer', have launched the second year of their Science Writing Prize. They're looking for short articles (800 words) that address any area of science and would be suitable for publication in the 'Guardian' or the 'Observer' in print and online. You must demonstrate that you have thought about and understood your audience and can bring a scientific idea to life. The judges are looking for originality, bright ideas and a distinctive writing style. Your 800-word article should show a passion for science and encourage the general public to consider, question and debate the key issues in science and society. You can enter in either of two categories, with the winner of each receiving a prize: (a) professional scientists of postgraduate level and above or (b) anyone else with a non-professional interest in science, including undergraduate students. The winning articles from each category will be published in the 'Guardian' or the 'Observer', and winners will also receive a £1000 (GBP) cash prize. Visit their website for more information. The deadline for entries is 25 April 2012.

Funding / funded positions:

All opportunities for postgraduate funding, including scholarships, bursaries and grants are advertised on the Graduate Studies Office Postgraduate Scholarships page.