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Ireland

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There are three types of Fulbright grants to Ireland.

1 FULBRIGHT FULL GRANTS

Except for the Irish Language Grant listed below, students wishing to do study or research in Northern Ireland must apply through the United Kingdom.

Language
English, unless the student wishes to study the Irish language or requires access to old Irish manuscripts, see Fulbright Full Grant in Irish Language.

Grant period
9 months. Two semesters, September to December and January to May.

Candidate profile
All degree levels and disciplines including deaf studies, visual and performing arts are encouraged.

Affiliation
Applicants are responsible for establishing their own institutional affiliations. The Fulbright Commission in Ireland can assist with developing projects and identifying relevant programs, colleges and cultural institutions.

Tuition
Some colleges have agreed to tuition waivers for Fulbright students; see Fulbright Full Grant for a Taught Master's Program. For programs not included, the Commission will explore tuition waivers for successful candidates. If a waiver is not offered, the grantee is responsible for any tuition costs. Students conducting independent research are not normally liable for tuition.

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admin@fulbright.ie

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www.fulbright.ie

Fulbright grants to the European Union
See Fulbright grants to the European Union.

 

1 FULBRIGHT FULL GRANT IN IRISH LANGUAGE

Language A working knowledge of written and spoken Irish language is required.

Grant period
11 months, mid-July to mid-to-late June, including a one month language immersion program in an Irish-speaking (Gaeltacht) region followed by a 9-month post-graduate academic program through Irish in a relevant Irish university/college.

Candidate profile
All degree levels are considered. Students must have a working knowledge of written and spoken Irish language and would benefit from previous exposure / coursework in Irish studies, literature and/or language.

Affiliation
Candidates will need to apply for admission / enroll in a recognized Gaeltacht summer program and post-graduate course of study. The Fulbright Commission will assist with/advise on this process.

Tuition
Some colleges have agreed to tuition waivers for Fulbright students; see Fulbright Full Grant for a Taught Master's Program. For programs not included, the Commission will explore tuition waivers for successful candidates. If a waiver is not offered the grantee is responsible for any tuition costs.

 

1 FULBRIGHT FULL GRANT FOR A TAUGHT MASTERS PROGRAM

Language English, unless the student wishes to study Irish language manuscripts.

Grant period
9 months. Two semesters, September to December and January to May.

Candidate profile
Students wishing to enroll on a taught Masters Program that may build on previous academic work or assist in future academic study.

Affiliation
Candidates will need to apply for admission/enroll in a Master's Program offered by one of the following institutions: Dublin City University; Dublin Institute of Technology; Dundalk Institute of Technology; National University of Ireland Galway; National University of Ireland Maynooth; Trinity College Dublin; University College Cork; University College Dublin; University of Limerick. The Fulbright Commission will assist with/advise on this process.

Tuition The following 9 institutions have agreed to waive tuition for the successful candidate:

News

Souls, soles of the deaf exposed
Wednesday August 10, 2005

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U.S. Fellows

2008
Rahul D'Silva
Mary J. Hester
Daniel K. Pettit, Jr.
Karen R. Siklosi
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