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Research Programmes

College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Celtic studies

All relevant supporting documentation should be uploaded directly to your PAC application via the 'Application Status' section after you log in to PAC.

For all Arts Research Programmes the following supporting documentation must be submitted:

  • Qualifications and exam results (transcripts) to date: required for all non-NUIG applicants and for NUIG graduates who did not receive their undergraduate degrees from NUI, Galway. Copies of originals must be certified as true copies. Applicants who have still to graduate must send in these on receipt
  • English language competency: if necessary, evidence of  English language competency
  • Birth certificate: non NUIG-applicants only—a copy of your birth certificate must also be submitted. 
  • References: all applicants (both NUIG and non-NUIG) must provide two references. They must download the Referees Form (English), or Referees Form (Irish); also available to download on PAC) and arrange for each referee to complete this form and return directly to PAC.  

IMPORTANT: Some of the Arts Research Programmes require extra specific supporting documentation which are listed here. Please check to see if the programme/s you are applying for are listed. 

How to Submit Supporting Documents

  • Log onto your PAC account and click on “My Account”
  • Click on the “Status” button.
  • On the bottom right of the page, click “Upload Supplementary Documentation” and follow the instructions for adding documents.

NOTE: You cannot add documents to your application until the application fee is paid.

Documents must be:

  • In a clear format, of good quality and a readable size
  • A Valid doc/docx/txt/pdf/pipeg/jpeg/jpg/gif/png/rtf file
  • No bigger than 5mb in size

If for any reason you need to post your supporting documents to PAC, please keep the following points in mind:

  • You should submit supporting documentation directly to PAC (contact details here).
  • Original documents submitted cannot be returned. 
  • All documents and supplementary material must be clearly marked with your PAC application number.
  • Large-size documents you need to post should be reduced in size to A4 (or equivalent) size.
  • It is advisable to obtain a certificate of postage when posting in supporting documentation.

College of Business, Public Policy and Law 

 School of Business & Public Policy 

All relevant supporting documentation should be uploaded directly to your PAC application via the 'Application Status' section, after you log in to PAC.

For all Business & Public Policy Research Programmes the following supporting documentation must be submitted:

  • Qualifications and exam results (transcripts) to date: required for all non-NUIG applicants and for NUIG graduateswho did not receive their undergraduate degrees from NUI, Galway. Copies of originals must be certified as true copies. Applicants who have still to graduate must send in these on receipt
  • English language competency: if necessary, evidence of  English language competency
  • Birth certificate: non NUIG-applicants only—a copy of your birth certificate must also be submitted. 
  • References: all students must supply the names and contact details of two referees. One must be an academic reference (in the case of applicants currently undertaking studies) OR an employer (in the case of applicants currently in employment).

IMPORTANT: Some of the Business & Public Policy Research Programmes require extra specific supporting documentation which are listed here. Please check to see if the programme/s you are applying for are listed.

How to Submit Supporting Documents

  • Log onto your PAC account and click on “My Account”
  • Click on the “Status” button.
  • On the bottom right of the page, click “Upload Supplementary Documentation” and follow the instructions for adding documents.

NOTE: You cannot add documents to your application until the application fee is paid.

Documents must be:

  • In a clear format, of good quality and a readable size
  • A Valid doc/docx/txt/pdf/pipeg/jpeg/jpg/gif/png/rtf file
  • No bigger than 5mb in size

If for any reason you need to post your supporting documents to PAC, please keep the following points in mind:

  • You should submit supporting documentation directly to PAC (contact details here).
  • Original documents submitted cannot be returned. 
  • All documents and supplementary material must be clearly marked with your PAC application number.
  • Large-size documents you need to post should be reduced in size to A4 (or equivalent) size.
  • It is advisable to obtain a certificate of postage when posting in supporting documentation.

 

School of Law

All relevant supporting documentation should be uploaded directly to your PAC application via the 'Application Status' section, after you log in to PAC.

 For all Law Research Programmes the following supporting documentation must be submitted:

  • Qualifications and exam results (transcripts) to date: required for all non-NUIG applicants and for NUIG graduates who did not receive their undergraduate degrees from NUI, Galway. Copies of originals must be certified as true copies. Applicants who have still to graduate must send in these on receipt
  • English language competency: if necessary, evidence of  English language competency
  • Birth certificate: non NUIG-applicants only—a copy of your birth certificate must also be submitted. 
  • References: all applicants (both NUIG and non-NUIG) must provide two references.

IMPORTANT:  Some of the Law Research Programmes require extra specific supporting documentation which are listed here. Please check to see if the programme/s you are applying for are listed.

How to Submit Supporting Documents

  • Log onto your PAC account and click on “My Account”
  • Click on the “Status” button.
  • On the bottom right of the page, click “Upload Supplementary Documentation” and follow the instructions for adding documents.

NOTE: You cannot add documents to your application until the application fee is paid.

Documents must be:

  • In a clear format, of good quality and a readable size
  • A Valid doc/docx/txt/pdf/pipeg/jpeg/jpg/gif/png/rtf file
  • No bigger than 5mb in size

If for any reason you need to post your supporting documents to PAC, please keep the following points in mind:

  • You should submit supporting documentation directly to PAC (contact details here).
  • Original documents submitted cannot be returned. 
  • All documents and supplementary material must be clearly marked with your PAC application number.
  • Large-size documents you need to post should be reduced in size to A4 (or equivalent) size.
  • It is advisable to obtain a certificate of postage when posting in supporting documentation.

 

College of Engineering and Informatics

All relevant supporting documentation should be uploaded directly to your PAC application using the 'Application Status' section, after you log in to PAC.

 For all Engineering and Informatics Research Programmes the following supporting documentation must be submitted:

  • Qualifications and exam results (transcripts) to date: required for all non-NUIG applicants and for NUIG graduates who did not receive their undergraduate degrees from NUI, Galway. Copies of originals must be certified as true copies. Applicants who have still to graduate must send in these on receipt
  • English language competency: if necessary, evidence of English language competency
  • Birth certificate: non NUIG-applicants only—a copy of your birth certificate must also be submitted.
  • References: all non-NUIG students must supply one reference. This must be an academic reference (in the case of applicants currently undertaking studies) OR an employer (in the case of applicants currently in employment)

How to Submit Supporting Documents

  • Log onto your PAC account and click on “My Account”
  • Click on the “Status” button.
  • On the bottom right of the page, click “Upload Supplementary Documentation” and follow the instructions for adding documents.

NOTE: You cannot add documents to your application until the application fee is paid.

Documents must be:

  • In a clear format, of good quality and a readable size
  • A Valid doc/docx/txt/pdf/pipeg/jpeg/jpg/gif/png/rtf file
  • No bigger than 5mb in size

If for any reason you need to post your supporting documents to PAC, please keep the following points in mind:

  • You should submit supporting documentation directly to PAC (contact details here).
  • Original documents submitted cannot be returned. 
  • All documents and supplementary material must be clearly marked with your PAC application number.
  • Large-size documents you need to post should be reduced in size to A4 (or equivalent) size.
  • It is advisable to obtain a certificate of postage when posting in supporting documentation.

College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

All relevant supporting documentation should be uploaded directly to your PAC application via the 'Application Status' section, after you log in to PAC.

For all Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences Research Programmes the following supporting documentation must be submitted:

  • Qualifications and exam results (transcripts) to date: required for all non-NUIG applicants and for NUIG graduates who did not receive their undergraduate degrees from NUI, Galway. Copies of originals must be certified as true copies. Applicants who have still to graduate must send in these on receipt
  • English language competency: if necessary, evidence of  English language competency
  • Birth certificate: non NUIG-applicants only—a copy of your birth certificate must also be submitted. 
  • References: unless specifically stated otherwise all non-NUIG students must supply one reference. This must be an academic reference (in the case of applicants currently undertaking studies) OR an employer (in the case of applicants currently in employment). Applicants to Nursing & Midwifery Studies programmes do not need to submit references or referee details.

IMPORTANT: Some of the Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences Research Programmes require extra specific supporting documentation which are listed here. Please check to see if the programme/s you are applying for are listed.

How to Submit Supporting Documents

  • Log onto your PAC account and click on “My Account”
  • Click on the “Status” button.
  • On the bottom right of the page, click “Upload Supplementary Documentation” and follow the instructions for adding documents.

NOTE: You cannot add documents to your application until the application fee is paid.

Documents must be:

  • In a clear format, of good quality and a readable size
  • A Valid doc/docx/txt/pdf/pipeg/jpeg/jpg/gif/png/rtf file
  • No bigger than 5mb in size

If for any reason you need to post your supporting documents to PAC, please keep the following points in mind:

  • You should submit supporting documentation directly to PAC (contact details here).
  • Original documents submitted cannot be returned. 
  • All documents and supplementary material must be clearly marked with your PAC application number.
  • Large-size documents you need to post should be reduced in size to A4 (or equivalent) size.
  • It is advisable to obtain a certificate of postage when posting in supporting documentation.


College of Science

All relevant supporting documentation should be uploaded directly to your PAC application via the 'Application Status' section, after you log in to PAC.

For all Science Research Programmes the following supporting documentation must be submitted:

  • Qualifications and exam results (transcripts) to date: required for all non-NUIG applicants and for NUIG graduates who did not receive their undergraduate degrees from NUI, Galway. Copies of originals must be certified as true copies. Applicants who have still to graduate must send in these on receipt
  • English language competency: if necessary, evidence of  English language competency
  • Birth certificate: non NUIG-applicants only—a copy of your birth certificate must also be submitted. 
  • References: all non-NUIG students must supply one reference. This must be an academic reference (in the case of applicants currently undertaking studies) OR an employer (in the case of applicants currently in employment).

IMPORTANT: Some of the Science Research Programmes require extra specific supporting documentation which are listed here. Please check to see if the programme/s you are applying for are listed.

How to Submit Supporting Documents

  • Log onto your PAC account and click on “My Account”
  • Click on the “Status” button.
  • On the bottom right of the page, click “Upload Supplementary Documentation” and follow the instructions for adding documents.

NOTE: You cannot add documents to your application until the application fee is paid.

Documents must be:

  • In a clear format, of good quality and a readable size
  • A Valid doc/docx/txt/pdf/pipeg/jpeg/jpg/gif/png/rtf file
  • No bigger than 5mb in size

If for any reason you need to post your supporting documents to PAC, please keep the following points in mind:

  • You should submit supporting documentation directly to PAC (contact details here).
  • Original documents submitted cannot be returned. 
  • All documents and supplementary material must be clearly marked with your PAC application number.
  • Large-size documents you need to post should be reduced in size to A4 (or equivalent) size.
  • It is advisable to obtain a certificate of postage when posting in supporting documentation.