Fulbright and Heritage Council Announce Partnership
Chief Executive of the Heritage Council Virginia Teehan and Executive Director of the Fulbright Commission Dr Dara FitzGerald. Photo credit: The Heritage Council.
New Fulbright-Heritage Council Professional Award to the USA Launched
Tuesday 10 September 2024: The Fulbright Commission in Ireland and the Heritage Council have come together to offer a unique opportunity for an Irish scholar or professional to travel to the U.S. to research or lecture at a higher education institution or organisation in the field of cultural heritage.
The Fulbright-Heritage Council Professional Award launched as part of the 2025-2026 Fulbright Irish Awards.
Professionals with at least five years’ post-qualification experience or a PhD or Professional Doctorate in the cultural heritage sector are invited to apply for this opportunity to study or research in the areas of museum practice, archival practice, digital preservation, traditional skills preservation, material conservation, folklife and oral history.
The deadline for the Fulbright-Heritage Council Professional Award closes on 31st October, 2024, at 4pm. Applicants should apply here.
Welcoming the announcement of this new partnership, Chief Executive of the Heritage Council Virginia Teehan said:
"This groundbreaking and strategic partnership with the Fulbright Commission represents a significant step forward as the Heritage Council expands its focus on international collaboration. We anticipate that Irish scholars will bring back invaluable expertise, enriching our understanding of cultural heritage and enabling us in Ireland to learn more about best practices. This initiative is especially important for those working in museum practice, archival practice, digital preservation, traditional skills preservation, material conservation, folklife, and oral history. More research in the cultural heritage sector is essential, and this development is yet another example of our ongoing commitment to advancing research and academia in this field."
Executive Director of the Fulbright Commission in Ireland, Dr Dara FitzGerald, said:
“The Fulbright Commission in Ireland is delighted to collaborate with the Heritage Council on this exciting and innovative partnership. As part of the launch of our 2025-26 Irish Awards, we announce a new Fulbright-Heritage Council Professional Award in the cultural heritage sector. This award offers the opportunity for a heritage professional to engage with colleagues in the United States. I whole-heartedly encourage all those who work or research in the area of cultural heritage, to apply for this landmark opportunity to participate in educational and cultural exchange between the United States and Ireland.”