PhD Programme
The School of Applied Language and Intercultural Studies has a vibrant multilingual and multicultural research community. We welcome applications from potential full time and part-time PhD candidates interested in Applied Linguistics, Translation Studies, Intercultural and Migration Studies, Literary and Sexuality Studies, and interdisciplinary research (click here for more information about our areas of expertise).
SALIS provides a supportive atmosphere for research postgraduates with structured pathways, postgraduate-level modules and a focus on professional development. Our academic staff are committed to offering personal and dedicated supervision. Doctoral students have dedicated work spaces and may receive financial assistance for activities such as fieldwork and conferences (allocated on a competitive basis).
Candidates must obtain the endorsement of a member of the academic staff in SALIS. Before contacting a potential supervisor, candidates must ensure that their research topic aligns with the potential supervisor's research expertise and interest. Candidates should not contact more than one faculty member simultaneously.
The SALIS PhD Application Form is available here.
Applications will be deemed ineligible in all cases where they:
- Do not contain all the required elements including the application form completed in full, two references and academic transcripts;
- Include material other than that required or exceed the word limits;
- Show evidence of plagiarism;
- Contain any false, misleading or unverifiable information;
- The application is not endorsed by a member of SALIS.
Candidates should send their applications to the SALIS School Office (salis.office@dcu.ie) marked for the attention of the Director of PhD Studies, Dr Áine McGillicuddy.
Applications are assessed by academics from SALIS and candidates may be invited to interview. Candidates whose applications are successful will be required to apply formally to DCU via the Student Application Portal, available here. Note that applications submitted to the Student Application Portal before approval has given by the School will not be considered.
Click here for more information about the Research Degree Application Procedure at DCU.
Candidates may self-fund or apply for funding schemes such as SALIS PhD Scholarship or the Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme. Note that applications submitted to external funding programmes need to be approved by the School.
SALIS PhD Handbook 2024-2025 (click here)
- For more information visit the Postgraduate Research Student information and the Doctoral Research Hub of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences or the DCU Graduate Studies Office.
- For international students: our International Office has information about studying in Ireland, including making an application, tuition fees, and life in DCU and Dublin.
- For English language requirements click here.
- For inquiries please contact the Director of SALIS PhD Programme (aine.mcgillicuddy@dcu.ie).
Current PhD Researchers in SALIS:
- Mohammad Aboomar
- Vicent Briva Iglesias
- Fiorenza Mileto
- David O'Mullane
- Aishowarza Manik
- Lacie Raymond
- Rosa Senent
- Mustafa Keshkeia
- Joao Lucas Cavalheiro Camargo
- Hannah Leonard
- Gordon Ochieng
- Priyanka Borpujari
- Jing Wang
- Catalina Amengual Ripoll
- Monireh Mokhtarzadeh
- Maria Clara Ferreira Guimaraes Menezes
- Rongyu Wang
- Ma'arib Jastania
- Niav Fisher
- Monja Jannet
- Flora Abd Rabo
- Beniamin Sopot
- Ziqing Feng