International opportunities for Irish students

October 2006

National University of Ireland Galway

Sources of Information

• Department of Education(www.education.ie)

• International Affairs Office website(www.nuigalway.ie/international)

• Research Office website• (www.nuigalway.ie/research/office_dean_

research/)• Faculty office websites

University of California Exchange

• Exchange agreement between NUI Galway and University of California (9 campuses)

• Funding for 4 to 5 students for 2007/2008• Financial assistance available towards costs of travel,

tuition, subsistence (max. $8,000)• Selection based on proposals submitted and support of

academic advisor• Proposed study/research must make significant

contribution to applicant’s own university• Closing date for applications: Friday November 10th

• Further information: www.nuigalway.ie/international

Norwegian Government Scholarship Pool

• Govt. of Norway offering pool of scholarships for advanced students and young researchers from around the world

• Open to all areas of study and research in academic fields

• Applicants must hold a bachelor degree or equivalent and be 40 years of age or under

• Scholarship will cover a temporary stay for academic year

• Closing date: 15th December 2006• Further information: www.education.ie (under Students &

Trainees section)

Switzerland Scholarships 2006

• 2 scholarships to Irish citizens for year 2007/2008 for study in Universities/Federal Institutes of higher learning

• Intended for postgraduates with a clearly defined aim of studies

• Closing date: 27th October 2007• Further information: www.education.ie

(under Students & Trainees section)

Alexander S. Onassis Public Benefit Foundation Programme

• In 1995 the Foundation established an annual programme of research grants and educational scholarships

• Fields of study – humanities, political sciences, law, economics, architecture,arts

• The grants and scholarships cover scholarly research, post-educational training in the teaching of the Greek language and culture and/or artistic creation in Greece only and in the fields above

• The grants and scholarships include research, artistic work, further education and post-graduate studies in Greece.

• Further information: http://www.onassis.gr/english/scholars/foreign.php

Irish Fulbright Commission Awards 2007-08

• The annual Scholar Awards Programme enables post-doctoral scholars and established leaders of professional, academic and artistic excellence to undertake advanced research / lecturing at a recognised US institution.

• Applicants must be in a position to outline a clearly defined programme and must obtain their own placements in the US

• Grants of up to €10,000 will be awarded and applications are invited from candidates in any academic discipline.

• Closing date: Friday, 17th November 2006• Further information:

http://www.fulbright.ie/irish_awards_overview.php

The O’Reilly Foundation Scholarship

• The O'Reilly Foundation supports a programme of scholarships to provide world-class educational opportunities for young Irish scholars

• preference will be given to those planning their doctoral studies in the following academic areas: business studies, law, marketing, media studies, science, technology, arts

• The Scholarship Programme aims to award two scholarships, to commence in academic year 2007/2008

• The award will be of the order of EUR€25,400 per annum per scholar

• Closing date: Friday, 10th November 2006• Further information:

http://www.oreillyfoundation.ie/index.php?c_id=1