The Ireland Canada University Foundation offers an annual programme of scholarly exchange awards between the universities of Canada and Ireland. Founded in 1993 by Dr. Craig Dobbin of Newfoundland and Dr. Patrick Hillery, former President of Ireland, the Foundation was recognised in a Memorandum of Understanding in 2004 by the Canadian Prime Minister, Rt. Hon. Paul Martin M.P. and the Taoiseach of Ireland, Mr. Bertie Ahern T.D.
These scholarships are open to scholars of all academic disciplines, and are tenable for travel from Canadian to Irish universities, in order to support the scholar’s research on a topic relating to both countries. The scholarships fund short periods of exchange, typically one month, are valued at CAD $ 7,000, and are targeted at scholars in the early stages of their research career. The scholarships are generously supported by Mark Dobbin and Craig C. Dobbin, with the assistance of the Government of Canada / avec l’appui du gouvernement du Canada, the assistance of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Ireland, and by sponsorship from CHC Helicopter and the Sprott Foundation.
Further information and application forms are available at ;
Closing date for applications: April 30th, 2012
Internal Contact:
Christine Peachey, Manager International Projects Email: christine_peachey@carleton.ca Phone: 613-520-2600 ext 8358