John V. Farrelly
Question:84 Mr. Farrelly asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if there are grants available for post-graduate research courses in Boston, United States of America; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13467/99]
Written Answers. - Postgraduate Research Scholarships.
Scholarships for postgraduate research and study in the United States are made available every year to Irish citizens by the Ireland-United States Commission for Educational Exchange, also known as the Fulbright Commission, which is administered by the cultural section of the Department of Foreign Affairs.
Fulbright scholarships are advertised annually in the national newspapers in late September-early October and interviews for shortlisted candidates are usually held in December.
For scholarships in the academic year 2000-2001, applicants from academic disciplines should have a university degree or equivalent pro fessional qualification-experience by 1 September 2000. Those of exceptional talent in the fields of music and the visual and performing arts, are also eligible. Applicants should be in a position to outline a clearly defined programme of research or study at a specific accredited institution and must obtain their own placements in the US. Those who are already resident in the United States, i.e. holders of US immigrant visas – green cards – or applicants for such, are ineligible to apply.