FULBRIGHT-CREATIVE IRELAND PROFESSIONAL FELLOWSHIP

QUICK GUIDE

• Professional fellowship
• Ireland to U.S.
• 3-6 months
• For Irish/E.U. citizens

DESCRIPTION

Professionals with at least seven years’ experience working in the creative, cultural or heritage sector are invited to apply for the Fulbright-Creative Ireland Professional Fellowship.

Candidates can select their preferred U.S. host institution and must have the capacity to spend a minimum of three months and maximum of six months in the USA. Preference will be given to those who do not already have extensive experience in the U.S.

ELIGIBILITY

• Must have seven years’ professional experience in the creative, cultural or heritage sector (no PhD required)
• Must have the capacity to spend at least 3 months in the U.S.
• Must be an Irish Citizen, or E.U. citizen living in the Republic of Ireland for the past 5+ years
• Must not be a dual U.S.-Irish citizen, green card holder, or currently living in the U.S., or already have extensive experience of studying or living in the U.S.
• Must possess leadership qualities and potential
• Must demonstrate rationale for undertaking project in the U.S.
• Must have a clear understanding of what it means to be a Fulbrighter

HOW TO APPLY?

FUNDING DETAILS

• Award is funded by Creative Ireland and the Fulbright Commission.
• Monetary grant, plus accident and emergency insurance, cultural and professional programming, and J-1 visa administration.

ANYTHING ELSE YOU SHOULD KNOW?

• Candidates should reach out to their U.S. host institution of choice and secure a letter of affiliation
• Preference will be given to candidates who do not have extensive experience in the U.S.
• All successful applicants must comply with the two-year home rule, which means that awardees will not be eligible for U.S. residency or a visa until the two-year home rule in Ireland is complete.