International opportunities for Irish students October 2006 National University of Ireland Galway

Sources of Information Department of Education ( International Affairs Office website ( Research Office website ( research/) research/ Faculty office websites

University of California Exchange Exchange agreement between NUI Galway and University of California (9 campuses) Funding for 4 to 5 students for 2007/2008 Financial assistance available towards costs of travel, tuition, subsistence (max. $8,000) Selection based on proposals submitted and support of academic advisor Proposed study/research must make significant contribution to applicant’s own university Closing date for applications: Friday November 10 th Further information:

Norwegian Government Scholarship Pool Govt. of Norway offering pool of scholarships for advanced students and young researchers from around the world Open to all areas of study and research in academic fields Applicants must hold a bachelor degree or equivalent and be 40 years of age or under Scholarship will cover a temporary stay for academic year Closing date: 15 th December 2006 Further information: (under Students & Trainees section)

Switzerland Scholarships scholarships to Irish citizens for year 2007/2008 for study in Universities/Federal Institutes of higher learning Intended for postgraduates with a clearly defined aim of studies Closing date: 27 th October 2007 Further information: (under Students & Trainees section)

Alexander S. Onassis Public Benefit Foundation Programme In 1995 the Foundation established an annual programme of research grants and educational scholarships Fields of study – humanities, political sciences, law, economics, architecture,arts The grants and scholarships cover scholarly research, post-educational training in the teaching of the Greek language and culture and/or artistic creation in Greece only and in the fields above The grants and scholarships include research, artistic work, further education and post-graduate studies in Greece. Further information:

Irish Fulbright Commission Awards The annual Scholar Awards Programme enables post- doctoral scholars and established leaders of professional, academic and artistic excellence to undertake advanced research / lecturing at a recognised US institution. Applicants must be in a position to outline a clearly defined programme and must obtain their own placements in the US Grants of up to €10,000 will be awarded and applications are invited from candidates in any academic discipline. Closing date: Friday, 17 th November 2006 Further information:

The O’Reilly Foundation Scholarship The O'Reilly Foundation supports a programme of scholarships to provide world-class educational opportunities for young Irish scholars preference will be given to those planning their doctoral studies in the following academic areas: business studies, law, marketing, media studies, science, technology, arts The Scholarship Programme aims to award two scholarships, to commence in academic year 2007/2008 The award will be of the order of EUR€25,400 per annum per scholar Closing date: Friday, 10 th November 2006 Further information: