SETU offering part-time PhD funding to criminal justice professionals
One applicant at each institution will get 50% of their tuition fees waived over six years.
South East Technological University (SETU) have announced they will begin offering criminal justice professionals the opportunity to undertake a part-time PhD.
The decision sees them joining with four other Irish universities in a new initiative, with one applicant at each institution getting 50% of their tuition fees waived over six years.
The Criminal Justice Professionals' Doctoral Training Partnership (CJP-DTP) will provide support to undertake applied research aimed at improving policy, professional practice and outcomes for communities affected by the criminal justice system.
The initiative aims to strengthen collaboration between researchers, policymakers and practitioners across Ireland, established through the Criminal Justice Open Research Dialogue (CORD) Partnership.
Vice President for Research, Innovation and Impact at SETU, Professor Marie Claire Van Hout highlighted the importance of research that responds to societal challenges.
"I have seen how bringing academic expertise together with the knowledge and experience of frontline professionals can generate evidence that genuinely improves people's lives," said Professor Van Hout.
“This partnership creates an opportunity for professionals to investigate challenges they encounter in their work, contribute to meaningful policy and practice developments, and ultimately improve outcomes for individuals, families and communities,” she said.
Employees working for public, publicly funded or non-profit organisations in the Republic of Ireland whose work relates to crime or criminal justice are invited to apply.
Applicants will have to meet SETU’s doctoral admission requirements, be resident in Ireland and eligible for EU tuition fees, as well as securing the support of their employer and a prospective supervisory team.
Employer support can include assistance with fees, dedicated study time, access to organisational resources or involvement in developing and applying the research.
Applications close at 5pm on July 9, 2027.
