The GAI Bursary

Bursaries are available to support geomorphology-related fieldwork, travel to attend a geomorphology-related workshop or conference, and/or geomorphology research.

Research must explicitly contribute to geomorphology research/applied science in Ireland. You must be a postgraduate (Masters or PhD), a postdoc, or an independent researcher to apply. 

Information on the next GAI Bursary call will be made available in 2027.

2027 Bursary

GAI Bursary 2027 - Not yet open, details to come

The GAI Bursary for 2027 is not yet open for applications. Each year GAI makes up to 3 bursaries available to support: a) Geomorphology-related fieldwork, b) Travel to attend a geomorphology-related workshop or conference; and/or c) Geomorphology research. Research must explicitly contribute to geomorphology research/applied science in Ireland.

Past Bursary Grantees

GAI Bursary Award Recipients 2026

• Juan Esteban Quintero, PhD candidate from the School of History and Geography at Dublin City University.

• Haileigh Trowlen, PhD candidate from the School of Geography and Environmental Science at Ulster University.

• Onome Okobiebi, PhD candidate from the School of Geography and Environmental Science at Ulster University.

GAI Bursary Award Recipients 2025

• Kevin Walsh, PhD Candidate in the Department of Geography at University College Cork

• Haram Riaz, PhD Candidate at Atlantic Technological University Sligo

• Alice Watts, PhD Candidate in the School of Natural Sciences at Trinity College Dublin

GAI Bursary Award Recipients 2024

• Emma Chalençon, PhD candidate from the Dept. of Geography and MaREI at University College Cork.

• Maxwell Arhin, PhD candidate from the School of History and Geography at Dublin City University.

• Robin Lewando, PhD candidate from the Dept. of Geography at University College Cork.