At a glance

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• The Fulbright Program provides opportunities for passionate and accomplished students, scholars, artists, teachers, and professionals from all backgrounds 
• Questions about this scholarship programme can be directed to Emma Loughney, Fulbright Commission: Emma.loughney@fulbright.ie / 01-6607670

The Fulbright Program provides opportunities for passionate and accomplished students, scholars, artists, teachers, and professionals from all backgrounds to undertake programs and collaborate with experts in the USA. Fulbright’s mission is to forge lasting international connections, counter misunderstandings, and help people work together toward common goals.

Alumni have achieved distinction in many fields, and include 59 Nobel Prize recipients, 82 Pulitzer Prize winners, and 37 who have served as a head of state or government.

The Fulbright Irish Awards are open to all disciplines and backgrounds. The Fulbright Commission in Ireland partners with local and international agencies to offer additional funding in the areas of Health, Technology, Cybersecurity, Geoscience, Marine Studies, Agriculture, Environmental Protection, Law, Museum Studies and Irish language.

Successful candidates receive a significant monetary grant, accident and emergency insurance, visa administration, cultural and professional programming, and introduction to a vast international professional and academic network.

The 2022-2023 Irish Awards competition is now open for applications from Monday August 30th and close on Friday October 29th, 4pm. 

To learn more, visit the Fulbright Irish Awards page.