The Michael Joseph McEnery Memorial Scholarship

Overview

Description

Michael Joseph McEnery (1858-1940) was a distinguished student of Queen's College, Cork. He was Deputy Keeper of the Public Records and Keeper of the State Papers for all Ireland from 1914 to 1921; during this period he did much useful work in the field of Irish historical research both by his publications and by his skillful collection of material. From 1920 to 1924 he was President of the Royal Society of Antiquaries, Ireland. After his death his widow, Geraldine C. McEnery, founded the above scholarship for the promotion of Irish Historical Studies.

Benefits

Its value is €6,000 and is awarded under the following conditions:

Up to three Michael Joseph McEnery Memorial PhD Scholarships, worth €6,000 each, will be awarded subject to the approval of the School of History.

The scholarship is to carry out research for the degree of PhD (or MPhil as a pathway to a PhD) in the field of Irish Historical Studies in the School of History at University College Cork. Applicants must have at least Second Class Honours (Grade 1) or equivalent in their first or subsequent degrees.

Applications are invited from:

Students who will commence a PhD, (or MPhil as a pathway to a PhD) programme in September/October.