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Fulbright Scholars get ready to set sail on The World!
Monday 29th August 2019: The planet’s largest private residential yacht The World docked in Dublin Port on Friday and provided a spectacular venue for a concert celebrating the lasting connections created by Fulbright. Jack Pinkowski and his wife Monica generously hosted a tour and cocktail reception aboard the yacht for this year’s Fulbright Irish Awardees…
Read MoreRCSI advances US connections through Fulbright PhD Scholarships Scheme
RCSI, in partnership with the Fulbright Commission, has announced two four-year scholarships for US candidates to complete their PhDs at the RCSI campus in Dublin. The scholarships will provide for full coverage of PhD costs and travel support. This initiative builds on RCSI’s existing partnership with the Fulbright Commission, which has enabled junior and senior…
Read MoreFulbright Prize for International Understanding
The 2018 J. William Fulbright Prize for International Understanding was awarded to Dr. Angela Merkel, Chancellor of Germany, in a ceremony taking place at the AXICA Congress and Convention Centre on January 28, 2019 in Berlin, Germany. With this award, the Fulbright Association honors Chancellor Merkel for her remarkable, compassionate leadership and her strong commitment…
Read MoreSummer Grants for Undergraduates in Ireland to Study Civic Engagement in the USA
Monday, 17th December 2018: Undergraduate students are invited to apply for Study of the U.S. Institutes (SUSIs) for European Students. During June/July 2019, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to examine Civic Engagement in the USA. This grant includes airfare, tuition and fees, lodging and meals at the host university, a daily incidentals allowance,…
Read MoreNCAD Graduate Andrew Wielens works with Bridge Project for TEDxFulbrightDublin 2018 Art Installation in the Liberties
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday 4th September: TEDxFulbrightDublin 2018 takes place at the Tivoli Theatre in Dublin’s Liberties from 12pm on 9th September. The theme of this year’s event is ‘Notion of a Nation’ and talk topics under this theme will include Irish culture, justice, consent, direct provision, environmental sustainability and well-being. In July…
Read MoreTEDxFulbrightDublin Sparking Conversation on Ireland’s Diversity and Potential
Friday 17 August: This year TEDxFulbrightDublin asks Ireland, what is its “Notion of a Nation”? On Sunday 9 September, ten speakers will take to the Tivoli Theatre stage in the heart of Dublin’s Liberties to explore their ideas worth sharing. TEDxFulbrightDublin 2018 will address a diverse range of topics under this theme including Irish…
Read MoreTEDxFulbrightDublin 2018 to Share Ideas on the ‘Notion of a Nation’
Monday 16 July, 2018: TEDxFulbrightDublin 2018 will take place on Sunday 9th September in the Tivoli Theatre Dublin with the support of the U.S. Embassy in Ireland, the Fulbright Commission in Ireland, the Irish Fulbright Alumni Association and Geological Survey Ireland. This will be the third TEDxFulbright to take place in Ireland. The theme will address our ‘Notion of…
Read MoreTEDxFulbrightDublin Artist Call
What is the TEDxFulbrightDublin 2018 Artist Programme? What is your Notion of a Nation? What form would you choose to express yourself to millions of people around the world? These questions are exactly what the TEDxFulbrightDublin will explore with an emerging, local artist. TEDxFulbrightDublin will supplement the costs of time and materials for an emerging…
Read MoreFrom Suffragettes and Language Tech, to Poisonous Jellyfish…
Ireland-U.S. Education Exchange Supports Innovative Research 37 Fulbright Irish Awardees to conduct research and teach in the USA (Irish Language Version Below) Monday 11th June 2018: An Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs & Trade, Simon Coveney TD, and Chargé d’affaires of the U.S. Embassy in Ireland, Mr Reece Smyth, are pleased to announce 37 Fulbright…
Read MoreFulbright Commission Supports Five Dynamic Alumni Projects
Tuesday 3 April: The Fulbright Commission in Ireland is delighted to announce the recipients of five €1,000 grants for Fulbright Alumni projects and events taking place in 2018. The successful candidates are Dr Marian Crowley-Henry, Dr Rita Melia, Associate Professor Nerys Williams, Dr Susan Crawford, and Dr Aileen Dillane. The Executive Director of the Fulbright…
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