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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

(see country by country for potential opportunities below).

IMT Institute for Advanced Studies Lucca call for applications for PhD positions in the following areas: Computer, Decision, and Systems Science / Computer Science / Control Systems / Image Analysis / Management Science / Economics / Management and Development of Cultural Heritage/ Political History
No tuition fees, free room and access to IMT Canteen - A grant of €13,630 gross/year
DEADLINE: July 17th, 2013
IMT Lucca (www.imtlucca.it) is a research university within the Italian public higher education system. IMT's mission is to establish itself as a research center that promotes cutting-edge research in key areas, structuring its PhD program in close connection with research, to attract top students, researchers and scholars through competitive international selections, and to contribute to technological innovation, economic growth and social development. Learn more about the PhD program by participating in our interactive webinar. Go to http://brightrecruits.com/webinars/ to sign up

INTERNATIONAL MASTER IN EUROPEAN PROJECT PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT
It is now possible to enroll in the second edition of the International Master in European Project Planning and Management.
The objective of the Master is to provide participants with the skills to successfully work in the field of European cooperation, through the use of funding made available by the European Commission.
The international teaching staff is composed by experts from 10 different countries with over 15 years of experience in European cooperation representing several European countries.
The Master has a total duration of 5 months (800 hours).
The Master organize for all participants a three month internship abroad, to work as Assistant European Project Manager in organizations with long experience in European project management.
For further information on the International Master on European Project Planning and Management, please see the Master course’s web site at: http://europlan.pixel-online.org/MST_intro.php or contact: master@pixel-online.net

Annual

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

The Farmleigh Fellowship

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, established in 2011, between UCC and NTU (Singapore), now running in its second year.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

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

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.

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 2013 - 2014, 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://www.studyinfinland.fi/

Completed application documents must be submitted to the Department of Education and Skills, Internationall Section, Training College Building, Marlborough Street, Dublin 1, no later than 12 December 2012. + 353 (0) 18892426. The electronic form of the application form can be also be downloaded from the above mentioned web address. To be eligible, the applicant must:

Have established contact with the Finnish receiving institution before applying,

A letter of invitation from the academic supervisor in Finland.

The invitation should also explain the commitment of the host institution to the project.

Earned at least a Master level degree before applying; intend to pursue a post-Master level studies as a visiting student, participate in a research project or teach at a higher education institution or public research institute in Finland; priority will be given to doctoral studies.

Not have spent more than one year at a Finnish higher education institution immediately before the intended scholarship period in Finland.

Be able to give proof of sufficient skills in speaking and writing the language needed in study/research.

Hold Irish citizenship

Germany

DAAD Research Grants for PhD Students, Postdocs, Junior Academics

A limited number of short-term research grants are available to carry out research at universities, research institutes, libraries and archives in Germany. Applicants are expected to establish contact with and secure access to respective institution(s) prior to their DAAD application and make their own travel and accommodation arrangements.The grant comprises a monthly allowance of €1,000, an initial extra payment towards travel expenses, and an accident/personal liability insurance policy for the duration of the visit. The grants are for short-term visits of one to six months. The research visit may be split into two parts if necessary, however, in such cases no extra travel allowance can be agreed. Apply 1st of October 2012 (for visits commencing between January and June the following year). All applicants should be able to show that they possess the appropriate level of German to carry out their proposed research! (Please note: The command of German may not be necessary for the proposed research!). Grants are open to:

Well-advanced PhD students (i.e those who have already completed at least one year's research at the time of the application but not more than 3 years since starting their doctorate).
Postdoctoral researchers (PhD completed no longer than 4 years before the time of application).
Lecturers at the start of their university career
Applications of all nationalities may apply, provided that the applicant is either currently enrolled at a British/Irish university or has graduated from a British/Irish university no longer than two years ago and is still resident in the UK/Ireland. German nationals should have been in Britian or Ireland for at least six continous years. Please contact the DAAD London Office to ensure you are eligible. http://daad.org.uk/en/12902/index.html. Contact at NUI Galway:Mr Martin Rahl, German Section, Arts Millennium Building, Room 343, Tel: +353 (0) 91 493795. E-mail: martin.rahlnuigalway.ieContact at DAAD London:Ms Cécil Reese, DAAD London Office, 1 Southampton Place, London WC1A 2 DA. Tel: +44 (0) 20 7831 9511. Fax: + 44 (0) 20 78318575. E-mail: reesedaad.org.uk

Greece

The Embassy of Greece in Ireland, has announced that the Greek Ministry of Culture and Tourism in collaboration with the Institute for Balkan Studies (IMXA) are offering scholarships to university students and young scientists (age limit - 50 years) in Ireland, who may wish to participate in the 40th International Summer School for Greek Language, History and Culture.Applicants are kindly asked to complete, scan and to exclusively and -directly-forward the required documents (Application form with two letters of recommendations to the ddsculture.gr no later that the 12th of June 2012.The academic courses will take place in Thessaloniki from 29th July to 26 August 2012. Students not present on the date of arrival 29 July 2012, will not be admitted to the programme.Applicants please note:-

1) This link to application form:http://imxa.gr/summerschool/AITISI_ISS_1.doc

2) The Announcement has additional instructions not shown on the main IMXA website.http://www.imxa.gr/summerschool/school2_gr.htm

Italy

IMT Institute for Advanced Studies Lucca call for applications for PhD positions in the following areas: Computer, Decision, and Systems Science / Computer Science / Control Systems / Image Analysis / Management Science / Economics / Management and Development of Cultural Heritage/ Political History
No tuition fees, free room and access to IMT Canteen - A grant of €13,630 gross/year
DEADLINE: July 17th, 2013
IMT Lucca (www.imtlucca.it) is a research university within the Italian public higher education system. IMT's mission is to establish itself as a research center that promotes cutting-edge research in key areas, structuring its PhD program in close connection with research, to attract top students, researchers and scholars through competitive international selections, and to contribute to technological innovation, economic growth and social development. Learn more about the PhD program by participating in our interactive webinar. Go to http://brightrecruits.com/webinars/ to sign up

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.

PhD programme in Economics at the European University Institute in Florence.
All students admitted to the programme are awarded full financial support. Career prospects are excellent as well: many of our alumni are now prominent academics or working in high profile jobs at leading international institutions. The department members work closely with students to assist them throughout the job search process. The last four years our students have ben placed at institutions such as the University of Oxford, University of Houston, University of California Davis, Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Paris European Commission, the International Monetary Fund, The World Bank and the European Central Bank. Further relevant information about the Department, the PhD programme and application procedures can be found on our web pages:http:www.eui.eu/Economics
Note that students should apply online at:http://ww.eui.eu/GrantInfo.

Japan

The Japan Foundation was founded in 1972 by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan with a view to enhancing international understanding through the promotion of cultural exchange between Japan and other countries.The Japan Foundation invites individuals and organizations that are planning international exchange projects to participate in their programs. Successful applicants are provided with grants, research scholarships, Japanese-language training programs and other forms of support. A variety of programs are organised by category and objective, each with its own stipulated conditions. Anyone or any organization satisfying eligibiity requirements and meeting programme objectives is welcome to apply. The Japan Foundationh screens the applications and provide support to successful applicants.Detailed information on all the 2013-2014 programmes offered by the Japan Foundation is now available on the following website: www.jpf.go.jp/e/program/index.html Completed forms for all other programmes should be returned to the Embassy of Japan in Dublin no later than 3 December 2012. Early submission of the application documents is recommended. Any queries relating to any of these programmes should be directed to: Embassy of Japan, Nutley Building, Merrion Centre, Nutley Lane, Dublin 4. Telephone: (01) 2028300.

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.

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

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 research 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

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:

Fulbright All Discipline Student Awards

Fulbright All Discipline Scholar Awards

Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistantships

Fulbright Irish Language Scholars Award

Fulbright International Science & Technology Award

Fulbright Schuman Awards

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).

Career Development Centre
National University of Ireland, Galway, University Road, Galway, Ireland.
Phone: +353 (0)91 493589, Fax: +353 (0)91 494570
This page was last updated Monday, April 29, 2013