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Funding and Research Opportunities Abroad

Fellowships, scholarships, studentships and research programmes for students who wish to study outside Ireland.

Opportunities for research programmes and funding can be advertised at any time of the year.
This is not an exhaustive list of opportunities and more may be advertised elsewhere.

Funding Ireland

Funding NUI Galway

UK - general links and current adverts

Abroad - current adverts for funding opportunities

Annual - funding sources for studying abroad that tend to be advertised every year

UK

Students are advised to contact the university/college of their choice regarding funding as early as possible and should NOT wait until their results are available in July, as most schemes will have closed by then.

A good starting point for links to funding opportunities is:
Graduate Prospects partnered with The Grants Register to launch the first national postgraduate funding database, making it easier for students to access course and funding information. The Prospects Postgraduate Funding Database will offer 1,200 opportunities from universities, charities, foundations, societies and trusts, improving accessibility to 270 UK funding providers. It is the most comprehensive guide to postgraduate funding available, with the inclusion of The Grants Register. Find out more

Abroad

Please note that while some of the deadlines may be gone - the details are kept here for information purposes as the funding may be available annually.

See also our links on http://www.delicious.com/careersinfo/funding

Asia

The Farmleigh Fellowship

Minister Howlin launches Asia Internship Programme

The Farmleigh Internship Programme (Asia) was launched today by Mr Brendan Howlin T.D, Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, during a visit to Singapore.

This new program is aligned with the Government's recent 'Pathways to Work' initative, which focuses on reengaging young people into the workforce. It is open to candidates of all educational backgrounds, who are interested in pursuing their career in Asia.

The FIP (Asia) will be facilitated by the Farmleigh Fellowship - a voluntary group associated with the Global Irish Network and led by members of the Irish diaspora in Singapore. The Farmleigh Fellowship aims to equip 1,000 young Irish professionals within the next 5 years with the business, cultural and communication skills needed to succeed in Asia. The Fellowship already supports the successful Masters in Asian Business, establishsed in 2011, between UCC and NTU (Singapore), now running in its second year.

At a meeting with the Board of Directors of Farmleigh Fellowship in Singapore, Minister Howlin welcomed the internship scheme as "a unique opportunity for young Irish people who wish to develop their skills in Asia".

The program is supported primarily by Irish and multinational companies with some funding from the Irish Government.

For further information on the Farmleigh Fellowship or the programmes available, go to http://www.farmleighfellowship.com/

BELGIUM

Belgium (French Community) Summer Scholarships 2012.

The French-speaking Community of Belgium are offering two scholarships to Irish students to enable them to improve their knowledge and practice of the French language and are particularly aimed at future teachers of French.

These course are organised by the 'Université catholique de Louvain' and take place from 30 July to 17 August 2012. The total programme involves 65 hours of class work and several cultural activities. A certificate will be issued at the end fo the programme. Registration fees, accommodation and food expenses will be covered by the WBI (Wallonie-Bruxelles International). Application forms are available from the Department of Education and Skills, International Section, Marlborough Street, Dublin 1.

Completed application forms must be returned to the above mentioned office no later than 5:30pm on Wednesday, 21 March 2012. Late or incomplete application pepers will not be considered. For Further information contact Marie Mooney, E-mail: marie_mooneyeducation.gov.ie

Canada

IRELAND CANADA UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION

The Ireland Canada University Foundation offers an annual programme of scholarly exchange awards open to all academic disciplines, betwen the universities of Canada and Ireland. Founded in 1993 by Dr. Craig Dobbin of Newfoundland and Dr. Patrick Hillery, former President of Ireland, the Foundation was recognised also in a Memorandum of Understanding in 2004 by the Taoiseach, Mr. Bertie Ahern T.D and Canadian Prime Minister, Rt. Hon. Paul Martin M.P.

These scholarships are tenable for travel from Ireland to Canadian universities, in order to support the scholars' research on a topic relating to both countries. The scholarships fund short periods of exchange, typically one month, are valued at €5,000, and are targeted at scholars in the early stages of their research career. The scholarships are generously sponsored by Craig C. Dobbin, with the assistance of the Government of Canada and the Irish Government by CRH, Atlantic Corridor, CHC and Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Ireland. Further information and Application Forms are available at: http://www.icuf.ie/

Closing date for Applications: 5pm on Friday, March 30th, 2012.

2012 Trudeau Foundation Doctoral Scholarships

The Trudeau Foundation seeks to support doctoral candidates pursing research on one or more of the Foundation's four themes: human rights and dignity, responsible citizenship, Canada in the world, and people and their natural environment.

Up to fifteen (15) Trudeau Scholarships are awarded each year to support doctoral candidates pursing research into compelling present-day concerns. Each scholarship is valued at $40,000 per year for three years, plus up to an additional $20,000 annually to support research-related travel. Trudeau Scholars are each paired with a Trudeau Mentor, an outstanding professional who pursues policy analysis and implementation in his or her daily work.

Eligibility Criteria:

Be a Canadian citizen applying to a doctoral program in the social sciences and humanities or registered full-time in the first or second year of such a program at a foreign university

OR be a foreign national [with a preference for candidates from the developing world] applying to a doctoral program in the social sciences and humanities or registered full-time in the first or second year of such a program at a Canadian university.

Present a research project linked to one of the four themes of the Foundation

Be nominated by a university.

Application forms are available on http://www.trudeaufoundation.ca/ and documents required for the application are also listed. Deadline for receiving applications at the Foundation are December 16, 2011 - 5pm.

Finland

The Finnish Government Scholarship Pool, from which the Centre for International Mobility (CIMO) will offer scholarships to Irish postgraduate students in the academic year 2012 - 2013, is now open for application. Application guidelines and further information for interested postgraduate students, researchers and teachers is available on CIMO's 'Discover Finland' web service at http://finland.cimo.fi/

Scholarship term can be granted for periods of three to nine months. The academic year in Finland lasts from September to May. The autumn term begins and ends by 20 December. The spring term starts in January and ends in May. The Scholarships includes a monthly allowance of €1,200. Interested applicants should not that the scholarships are meant for postgraduate studies, research or teaching and that priority will be given to doctoral studies. Moreover, it should be noted that in Finland Master's courses are not considered postgraduate studies.

Completed application forms - which should be typed, with the relevanat enclosures, must be returned to the Department of Education & Skills, International Section, Marlborough Street, Dublin1, not later than 5.30 p.m Friday, 27th January 2012.

Germany

DAAD Funding for Study and Research in Germany http://www.daad.org.uk/ including:

1year grants for postgraduate students (all disciplines) - deadline 15 Oct 2011 (Architecture, Dance, Jazz, Theatre); 25 Nov 2011 (Music, Art); 6 Jan 2011 (all other subjects Ireland)
1year grants for PhD students and junior scholars (all disciplines) for doctoral or postdoctoral research in Germany between 7 months and one academic year - deadline 6 Jan 2011
1-6month research grants for PhD students and junior scholars (all disciplines) - deadline 1 Oct 2011 (visits commencing Jan-June 2012); 1 Apr 2012 (visits commencing Jul-Dec 2012)
1year grants for undergraduate degree course - students of German at Irish universities - deadline 6 Jan 2012
University summer course grants for advanced students - deadline 16 Dec 2011

DLR-DAAD Research Fellowships: in the areas of Aeronautics, Space, Transportation and Energy. www.daad.de/deutschland/foerderung/ausschreibungen/09009.de.html

DAAD-Roche Diagnostics Postdoctoral Programme: advanced research placement of one year. Should display knowledge of at least one of the following areas of study: chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, bioinformatics. http://www.daad.de/deutschland/foerderung/ausschreibungen/04698.en.html

Alexander von Humboldt Foundation: grants research fellowships and research awards enabling highly qualified scientists and scholars at various career levels to spend extended periods of research in Germany. http://www.humboldt-foundation.de/

Italy

Italian Bursary Programme Offered to Irish and IRE Students by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs 2012-213.

The Italian Bursary Programme is offered to Irish and IRE students for the academic year 2012-2013. These guidelines may also be accessed from our website: http://www.iicdublino.esteri.it/

Irish citizens may apply for the 36 monthly awards allocated to the countries included in the "Pool Europa". The value of each monthly award is €700.

Further details in English are also available on the website of Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs:

http://www.esteri.it/MAE/EN/Ministero/Servizi/Stranieri/Opportunita/BorseStudio_stranieri.htm

All applications must be made through the dedicated website estabilished by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs: http://borseoneline.esteril.it/borseoline/it/index.asp

Please note the closing date for submission of online applications is Monday 11th June 2012.

Japan

Cannon Research Fellowships: The Canon Foundation in Europe grants up to 15 Research Fellowships annually to highly qualified European and Japanese researchers. The aim of the Foundation is to contribute to international understanding, in particular between Europe and Japan.

Candidates should hold a doctorate or at least a Master’s degree. They are eligible during the ten-year period following the successful completion of their Ph.D or MA degree. Extensions to the ten-year rule are possible in principle in case of exceptional circumstances which should be explained in the application and supporting documents are required. Non-nationals have to have a permanent citizenship in either Europe or Japan.
The European Fellowship holders pursue a period of research in Japan whereas the Japanese Fellows do their research at host institutions in Europe. The Fellowships are awarded for periods of a minimum three months and maximum of one year. Applications for Research Fellowships in all fields of research are welcome.
The deadline for the year 2012 is 15 September 2011.
http://www.canonfoundation.org/

Japanese Research Scholarships: The Government of Japan are offering Monbukagakusho Rearch Scholarships to Irish graduates for the academic years 2012-2014.

The application form can be downloaded from the 'Study Japan' website www.studyjapan.go.jp/en/toj/toj0307e.html#l or http://www.ie.emb-japan.go.jp/mext 1.htm. Completed applications forms (with supporting documents) should be returned to the Department of Education & Skills, International Section, Training Collegen Building, Marlborough St., Dublin 1, no later than 5.30pm on Friday, 20 May 2011. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
Candidates will be called at a later date for an interview and an examination in the Japanese language.

JSPS Fellowship Programmes to Japan:

Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) has a number of programmes for researchers at all stages of their career and in all fields of science including the humanities and social sciences. These programmes give opportunities for excellent Irish and UK researchers to go to Japan to conduct academic collaboration with Japanese researchers.

Fellowship Programmes:

The Summer Programme provides the opportunity for graduates and pre/postdoctoral researchers for a 2 month visit during the Summer. Next application period/deadline: British Council Tokyo: 15th January 2013.

Post Doctoral Fellowship - (Short Term) is for pre/post doctoral researchers to conduct resaerch for a period of 1 to 12 months. JSPS Tokyo office: 30 January to 3 February 2012.

Post Doctoral Fellowship - (Standard Term) allows for young post-doctoral researchers to go to Japan for a period of 12 to 24 months. JSPS Tokyo office: 7 to 11 May 2012.

Korea

Korean Government Scholarships Programme 2012 is open and now accepted International students for enrollement.

The Korean Government Scholarship Program is designed to provid higher education in Korea for international students, with the aim of promoting international exchanage in education, as well as mutual friendship amongst in the participating countries. For Further information, please visit our Global Korea Scholarship website, http://www.gks.go.kr/, or contact James Lee yhlee2018mest.go.kr or niiedkgspgmail.com

Russia

Scholarships to Russia 2012/2013

The Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation is offering six scholarships to Irish third level students for the academic year 2012/2013.

One scholarship is offered for study at Bachelor, Master's and specialist programmes and one scholarship is offered on post-graduate programmes (internship, clinical studies) and doctoral programmes. Four scholarships are offered for short term studies (advanced training).

The information on conditions of enrolment, document requirements, and the application form are available from the website: http://en.russia.edu.ru/enter/1906/.

All applicants must complete the application form on-line at the website http://en.russia.edu.ru/enter/1906/ before submitting their required documentation and application form to the Department of Education and Skills, International Section, Marlborough Street, Dublin 1, later than Wednesday 25 April 2012.

Switzerland

Swiss Scholarships 2012-2013 The Swiss Government is now offering gifted and interested young scientists and researchers from Ireland a number of university scholarship (Swiss Universities, Federal Institutes of Technology) within the framework of a scholarship pool (scholarships without fixed distribution by country - 20- 30 scholarships to Western European countries/countries from the EU. The duration of the scholarship is for the nine month academic year 2012-2013, always from September to June.

Within the framework of a special allocation, schloarships for fine arts and music academies are offered (without fixed distribution by country) to the best applicants who are already at an advanced stage of their training. The fine arts and music scholarships are granted for studies in public music academics, as well as art and design schools.

Scholarships are also offered for postgraduate studies (research) at the Universities of Applied Sciences. Applicants must have graduated from a university or university of applied sciences with at least a Bachelor Degree and wish to study in Swizerland at post-graduate level. This offer is relevant for the seven universities of applied sciences.

The application form, medical form and information are available by email. Please contact the International Section of this Department at telephone (01) 8892426 or E-mail Marie_Mooney

education.gov.ie and these forms will issue directly to the e-mail address supplied.

Applicants for a Swiss Government Scholarship must already be in command of the necessary language skills required for their studies. Applicants must provide the relevant language certificate with their application package. At the minimum level C1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEF) language is required. The following certificates meet the above-mentioned criteria: TOEFL, IELTS, DELF, DALF, etc.

A personal interview for applicants will take place between 9 and 13 January 2012 at the Embassy of Switzerland, 6 Ailesbury Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4.

The completed application forms (and relevant enclosures) should then be returned, in duplicate to the Department of Education and Skills, International Section, Marlborough Street, Dublin 1, no later than 5.30pm on Friday 2 December, 2011. Late applications will not be considered.

Taiwan

https://taiwanscholarship.moe.gov.tw/web/English/AllSPlinks.html
Scholarships include undergraduates, Masters, PhD, pre-degree Mandarin programme, specialised PhD 'Academia Sinica Taiwan International Graduate Program (life science, maths, earth system science), 3month-1year fellowship for researchers/professors,

USA

The International Fulbright Science and Technology Award 2012-2013.

Applications are now being accepted from Irish undergraduate students in STEM disciplines (science, technology, engineering & math) for a fully funded PhD Scholarship worth approximately $60K per annum to the US. The Fulbright International Science and Technology Award lasts between 3-5 years with candidates starting in September 2012.
The Fulbright International Science & Technology Awards in the US Government's most prestigious and valuable scholarship. There are 40 PhDs available to students around the world to study/research in the US. Individually they are worth $300,000 for students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) disciplines. The process open 2 years in advance for undergraduates hoping to do a PhD in the US for 2012-2013.
Applicants must have completed a bachelor's degree on or before April 2012 and cannot reside in the U.S at the time of application to the program. It is highly recommended that the applicant have received his/her bachelor's degree in the same or related field for which he/she plans to pursue Ph.D. study. Please read the eligibility requirements carefully.
Successful applicants must demonstrate the following in their application and at interview: Excellence in their academic track record, A clearly defined course of study, an understanding of Fullbright, an application to a US institution, leadership potential and Irish/EU citizenship.
For details on how to apply visit: http://fulbright.ie/irishcitizensawards/fulbrightinternationalsciencetechnologyaward/whatsonoffer
For more information contact: Sonya.mcguinness

fulbright.ie/

Each year the Fulbright Commission awards scholarships to Irish citizens for post-graduate study, research and teaching in the United States (see site for details on full eligibility including EU students) such as:

The 2012-2013 Fulbright Awards are now open for applications
Funding is available in all disciplines for postgraduate study, research or lecturing in the USA.
Submit applications online and in hardcopy by noon Friday 18th November 2011
http://www.fulbright.ie/

Georgia College & State University are offering a number of International Student Scholarships and Assistantships. You can find out more information about requirements and academic programs by visiting www.gcsu.edu/international (posted 7th Feb).

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This page was last updated Tuesday, May 22, 2012