Download - International opportunities for Irish students October 2006 National University of Ireland Galway
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