The Fellowship Training Programme was Irish Aid’s first scholarship programme, begun in 1974. Since that time, it has brought suitably qualified candidates from developing countries to undertake Masters degrees at universities and colleges in Ireland, with further students supported for similar courses in their own region.
Awards are made in fields such as development studies, rural development, health care, education and law with the aim of supporting and enhancing the contribution recipients can make to Irish Aid’s partner organisations. Fellowship eligibility requirements aim to ensure close alignment with Irish Aid’s programmatic approach
WORTH
- The scholarship award covers course fees, required flights, accommodation (for out of country study), monthly allowances, insurance and other incidental expenses.
ELIGIBILITY
In order to apply, applicants must:
- Be a citizen of one of the partner countries named above and be residing in that country.
- Be employed by and supported in their application by an Irish Aid partner organisation.
- Have a minimum of three years relevant work experience.
- Be able to demonstrate a strong commitment to the development of their home country have identified up to two relevant and eligible Taught Masters or Postgraduate Diploma courses in Ireland or within their own region.
- Be able to take up the fellowship in the academic year for which it is offered.
- Provide a letter from their employer granting study leave for the duration of the fellowship and guaranteeing that they will be able to return to an equivalent position in the organisation at the end of the fellowship period.
- Apply using the correct application form and by the stated deadline
DEADLINE: November 30 2016
To apply and for more information visit here
