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UCC has created a Sanctuary Fellowship Scheme
In response to conflicts across the world, UCC today announces that it has created a Sanctuary Fellowship Scheme.
Through this scheme, scholars and staff members from universities, and other third level institutes outside of Ireland, who are at risk as a result of conflict or other serious human rights violations can apply for a six month fellowship in UCC. It is the first fellowship of its kind in Ireland’s higher education sector.
Under the fellowship, UCC will provide 6 fellows a support package including a start-up grant and a monthly salary for six months. Each fellow will also be linked to a UCC mentor who will act as a focal point to provide social and professional support on a peer-to-peer basis.
The announcement was made today at UCC’s graduation ceremony. “In Ukraine, Afghanistan, Syria and Yemen, millions of people are currently displaced as a result of war, conflict and human rights violations. As an academic institution and a University of Sanctuary, UCC has an obligation to provide support and protection to our colleagues from other third level institutions in countries facing such threats” Professor John O’Halloran, President of UCC stated in a speech to graduates.
All applications for the Sanctuary Fellowships will be reviewed by a dedicated sub-group of the UCC University of Sanctuary Working Group. Further details on the fellowship and the application process can be found on ucc.ie/ukraine-response/
“The support and solidarity shown by UCC staff and students to refugees and scholars at risk over the past few months has been an inspiration, and reflects the fundamental importance of UCC as a University of Sanctuary”, said Dr Dug Cubie, chair of the UCC University of Sanctuary Working Group.