The Ireland Fellows Programme enables early to mid-career professionals from eligible countries, with leadership potential, to benefit from a prestigious, world-class, quality education contributing to capacity building. It offers selected students the opportunity to undertake a fully-funded one-year master’s level programme at a higher education institution (HEI) in Ireland. The award covers programme fees, flights, accommodation and living costs. Eligible master’s level programmes in Ireland commence in August or September each year and, depending on the programme, will run for between 10 and 16 months. The Ireland Fellows Programme promotes equal opportunity and welcomes diversity.
WORTH
- The aims of the Programme are to nurture future leaders; to develop in-country capacity to achieve national SDG goals; and to build positive relationships with Ireland.
- Studying at postgraduate level in Ireland offers a unique opportunity to join programmes that are driving innovation and changing lives worldwide.
- Applicants can choose from almost 200 postgraduate programmes specially selected to enhance capacity in line with stated country development goals and the strategy of the Irish Embassy.
- The range of courses includes development studies, gender studies, climate-related rural development, health care, education, and strategic management.
ELIGIBILITY
Eligible countries:
Eritrea,Ethiopia,Kenya,Lesotho,Liberia,Malawi,Mozambique,Rwanda,Sierra Leone,Somalia,South Sudan,Sudan,Tanzania,Uganda,Zambia,Zimbabwe
Eligible Courses:
Eligible courses are in areas such as agriculture, health, education, human rights, computer science, engineering, business, and more, and are listed in a Directory of Eligible Programmes each year when applications open.
DEADLINE: September 13, 2020.
To apply and for more information visit here.
