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Fulbright Alum Rossa Fanning SC Appointed New Attorney General
The Fulbright Commission in Ireland extend our congratulations to Rossa Fanning SC who has been appointed as the Government’s new Attorney General. On 17 December 2022 Taoiseach Leo Varadkar proposed to nominate Rossa Fanning SC for appointment by the President to be the Attorney General. Rossa Fanning completed his Fulbright Award in 1999-2000 at The…
Read MoreNew Fulbright Campus Ambassador at Atlantic Technological University – Dr Rita Melia
Pictured left to right: ATU President Dr Orla Flynn; Executive Director of the Fulbright Commission in Ireland Dr Dara Fitzgerald; Fulbright Campus Ambassador Dr Rita Melia at the 2022-2023 Fulbright awards ceremony in Iveagh House Dublin in June 2022. Dr Rita Melia has been appointed as Fulbright Alumni Ambassador for ATU. A Lecturer in…
Read More40 Fulbright Irish Awardees Bound For the USA
Innovative new research will have lasting impacts for society PRESS RELEASE Friday 10th June 2022: The Secretary General of the Department of Foreign Affairs, Joe Hackett and the Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy in Dublin, Alexandra McKnight, on behalf of U.S. Ambassador to Ireland Clare Cronin, are pleased to announce 40 Fulbright Irish Awardees for 2022-2023. Recipients were presented…
Read MoreJob Vacancy: Fulbright Awards Program Officer
Job Vacancy: Fulbright Awards Program Officer Contract Period: 24 months, with expectation of renewal Job Description (English) Job Description (Gaeilge) Applications should be completed at: https://my.hrduo.com/candidate-jobs/Fulbright%20Commission%20in%20Ireland/8161634551 Application deadline: 5pm, 1 June 2022
Read MoreJob Vacancy: Administrative Officer – Closed
Job Alert: Administrative Officer The Fulbright Commission in Ireland is seeking to appoint a fulltime (5 days per week) Administrative Officer for a 24-month contract period from mid-May 2022. Deadline: Interested applicants should apply by email by 5PM on April 22nd, 2022 See further information here: AO Job Details English AO Job Details Gaeilge
Read More2023-2024 Fulbright U.S. Awards to Ireland – Application Resources
The 2023-2024 Fulbright U.S. Scholar Awards are now open with a deadline of 15 September 2022. These grants support U.S. citizens to undertake research or lecturing in Ireland over a period of three to twelve months. U.S. Academics and Professionals can watch our 2023-2024 U.S. Scholar Awards Webinar here and find out more about these…
Read MoreCall for Fulbright Ireland Alumni Ambassadors
We are currently seeking applications for Fulbright Alumni Ambassadors at third level institutions and other organisations around Ireland. Through these partnerships, we work with Alumni to increase the visibility of the Fulbright program at organisations, and to highlight your role as Ambassador. The Fulbright Commission has had the pleasure of working with fantastic Alumni Ambassadors…
Read MoreStatement on Ukraine by Fulbright Commissions in Europe
On behalf of Fulbright Commissions in Europe, we strongly condemn the Russian assault on Ukraine in violation of international law and human rights. We are working with the US Department of State and local US Embassies, and with governmental partners in our host states, to guarantee the safety and security of alumni and grantees. All…
Read More€1000 Grants Available for Fulbright Alumni Projects 2022-2023
The Fulbright Commission Ireland is offering five €1000 grants to support Fulbright Alumni projects and events taking place before July 2023. All Irish and U.S. Fulbright Alumni are welcome to apply. Proposed projects and events should be relevant to the applicant’s professional activities and have an Ireland-U.S. focus. We particularly welcome impactful community projects that…
Read MoreSupport Funds for Awardees
Fulbright Awards are individually assessed and based on a monthly maintenance rate. Stipends vary depending on the length of each Award period and host location. The Fulbright Commission in Ireland has a number of equity steps in place to ensure that Awards are accessible to as many candidates as possible. Awardees may be eligible for the…
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