Postgraduate Researcher (PGR) Scheme Eligibility Criteria and Terms and Conditions

These documents set out the eligibility criteria and terms and conditions of the Department for the Economy (DfE) Postgraduate Researcher (PGR) Scheme administered on the Department’s behalf by Queen’s University Belfast and Ulster University. Prior to Academic Year 2026/27, the Scheme was known as the Postgraduate Award (PGA) Scheme. These documents are reviewed annually.