FULBRIGHT AWARDS FOR PROFESSIONALS

QUICK GUIDE

• Professionals
• 2 weeks to 12 months
• Ireland to U.S.
• Must be an Irish Citizen, or E.U./U.K. citizen living in the Republic of Ireland for the past 5+ years

DESCRIPTION

The Fulbright Program in Ireland supports candidates with relevant professional experience to undertake non-commercial research or
lecture at academic or related Institutions in the USA.

The following Fulbright Irish Awards are open to Professionals:

• Fulbright All Discipline Scholar Awards (3-12 months)
• Fulbright-Creative Ireland Professional Fellowship (3-6 months)
• Fulbright_Teagasc Award (3-12 months)
• Fulbright-EPA Award (3-12 months)
• Fulbright-GSI Award (3-12 months)
• HRB HealthImpact Awards (3-6 months)
• TechImpact Awards (2-12 weeks)

AWARD BENEFITS

• Association with globally renowned Fulbright Program, operating in 165 countries worldwide. The Program was founded over 77 years ago and is the most prestigious U.S. educational exchange program.
• Fulbright Awards are an accessible way for professionals to build long-term relationships and nurture future collaborations with host institutions in the USA and globally, through international Fulbright Commission and Alumni Association networks.
• Fulbright Scholars and their work are promoted by the Fulbright Commission in Ireland, the Fulbright Program in the U.S., the U.S. Department of State, the Irish Government, U.S. host institutions and Alumni Associations. This activity helps develop professional profiles associated with excellence and prestige, creating life-long relationships.

HOW TO APPLY

FUNDING DETAILS

Monetary grant, plus accident and emergency insurance, cultural and professional programming, and J-1 visa administration.

APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE:

• 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.