Analog Devices and the University of Limerick have announced two scholarship programs to honour late ADI CTO Peter Real (pictured), a Limerick alumnus – ADI has research labs in Ireland and research connections with the University.

“The Peter Real Analog Devices Bernal Fulbright PhD Scholarship will be awarded in partnership with the Bernal Institute at UL and the Fulbright Commission,” said ADI. “The scholarship will fund post-graduate PhD research with a focus on scientific, biomedical or ecological disciplines and enable a US citizen to complete a fully funded PhD at UL over a period of four years.”

The Peter Real Analog Devices Scholarship for undergraduate students will award €5,000 each to three students. It is intended to help with cost-of-living expenses, including room and board. Scholarship funds will be awarded to one student in each of the following categories:

• A student studying science or engineering
• A graduate of a Boston (Massachusetts) high school (ADI’s global HQ location)
• A student pursuing a general University of Limerick undergraduate degree

Peter Real received a bachelor’s degree in Electronic Systems from the University of Limerick (formerly the National Institute for Higher Education) in 1981. He worked fo rADI in Ireland and the US, and in 2019 was posthumously recognised at the University of Limerick’s Annual Alumni awards for his contributions to science and technology.

“When we thought about how to recognize Peter’s contribution to our company and to the industry, it was a natural decision to fund scholarships that represented his personal and professional relationships with the United States, Ireland and the University of Limerick,” said Real colleague and ADI v-p Martin Cotter.