Opportunities for 2-Year Funded Masters by Research in Sustainability, University of Limerick 2023-24, Ireland

Deadline for applications: 24 April 2023

Opportunities for 2 Year Funded Masters by Research in Sustainability
20FIFTY Partners currently has a number of 2 year, fully funded masters by research opportunities on offer. The successful candidates will come from a suitable environmental, engineering, scientific, business or data analytics background and work on projects in one of the following areas: –

– Best practices in Water Stewardship across Irish Industry in context of the forthcoming Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) mandatory reporting requirements for large firms

– Best practices in Emissions Reduction across Irish Industry in context of the forthcoming CSRD mandatory reporting requirements for large firms

– Best practices in Biodiversity Action across Irish Industry in context of the forthcoming CSRD mandatory reporting requirements for large firms

– Best practices in Circularity across Irish Industry in context of the forthcoming CSRD mandatory reporting requirements for large firms

– Best practices in Pollution Prevention and Control across Irish Industry in context of the forthcoming CSRD mandatory reporting requirements for large firms

– Best practices in sustainable supply chain management across Irish Industry

– Best practices in data management and analytics for managing sustainability needs and forthcoming reporting requirements across Irish industry

– Corporate HRM development across Irish Industry in the context in context of the forthcoming CSRD mandatory reporting requirements for large firms

Participants will be provided with extensive skills development opportunities through existing 20FIFTY Partners programmes. Throughout the two years participants will get the opportunity to network with a wide range of sustainability experts and professionals in this field.

The successful candidates will be based at the Research Centre at 20FIFTY Partners HQ on the National Technology Park adjacent to the University of Limerick. Candidates may be offered the option of a contract extension for a third year to include a placement in industry providing real-life experience of the challenges for business in implementing sustainability programmes.

What we offer

– a stipend of €18,500 per annum for 2 years
– a contribution to fees, including non-EU fees, up to a maximum of €5,750 per annum and
– eligible direct research expenses of up to €3,250 per annum
– A year three placement option

Eligibility

Applications are welcome from graduates with a minimum grade of 2.1. in a relevant discipline
Note that awards, made to applicants awaiting results, are subject to the student achieving at least a 2.1 in their degree.

Applicants required to have a visa to study in Ireland must hold a valid visa at the time of application and extend to cover the period of the Masters programme (3 years).

Applicants if selected will be required to take part in an interview and assessment process

Rolling Deadline

Course will remain open until such time as all places have been filled, therefore early application is advised

How to apply

Expressions of Interest are currently being sought by way of CV, a personal statement outlining your key research interests and motivations and two referees (one must be your academic supervisor).
Applicants who may have funding from other sources should provide details of this funding. Applicants who are required to have a visa should also provide sufficient details required to support their application and expiry dates of the visas held.

Submissions by email to mbrennan@20fiftypartners.com

Source / More information: Official Website HERE.