The Government of Ireland is offering scholarships for early to mid-career professionals from Small Island Developing States (SIDS) to undertake a one year fully funded master’s level academic programme in Ireland.  The eligible programmes for SIDS Fellowships are in the areas of: Sustainable development, Climate change, Environmental science, Sustainable technology, and Engineering.

The Ireland Fellows Programme – SIDS is one of a number of commitments set out in the Government’s Strategy for Partnership with Small Island Developing States, launched in June 2019.  The SIDS Strategy reflects the breadth of areas where Ireland and SIDS already collaborate, and where we have shared interests in global outcomes, including on climate action and ocean protection.

The aims of the Programme are to nurture future leaders; to develop in-country capacity to address climate change and its associated challenges; and to build positive relationships with Ireland. 

The Programme is intended to support graduates on their return home, through the skills they develop, in strengthening their countries’ capacity to address the challenges posed by climate change and enhance the protection of the blue economy and marine life, and to become one of the next generation of leaders in their respective fields. It is also envisaged that they will contribute to building enduring positive personal and professional relationships with Ireland, promoting institutional linkages.

More information at this link. 

When: Applications for the 2023-2024 academic year will be open starting 04 June 2022.