FULBRIGHT AWARDS

Queen’s University Belfast Anglophone Irish Writing Scholar Award

Each year, one award is offered to a US citizen to undertake lecturing and research of Anglophone Irish Writing or Modern Anglophone Irish Literature from the 18th century through to contemporary writing at the Seamus Heaney Centre and the School of English, Queen’s University Belfast. The appointment will be for a period of 6 months beginning in the Autumn or Winter/Spring term. Candidates will be selected by the Fulbright Commission and the Council for the International Exchange of Scholars (CIES) to receive a grant to be used towards related travel and maintenance costs.

Award Benefits

The award is for £15,000 (regardless of project length) paid in installments directly to the grantee, the first of which is typically given upon arrival in the UK. Dedicated housing will be offered. Limited sickness and accident benefit coverage (typically not needed with free access to the NHS) as well as participation in a number of Fulbright Scholar events including the Fulbright Forum in January are also included. Grants are intended for general expenses incurred during the recipient's time in the UK, including any required work permit fees. Candidates usually arrange to receive sabbatical pay while away to meet any additional expenses.

Selection Criteria

Minimum eligibility for this award category:

Preference will be given to those who do not have extensive experience in the UK.

 

In making these awards the Commission is looking not only for academic excellence but a focused application, a range of extracurricular and community activities, demonstrated ambassadorial skills, a desire to further the Fulbright Programme and a plan to work for the betterment of the home and host countries both during and after studies.

Applying

Applicants must draw up a detailed project outline and provide evidence that Queen’s University Belfast will agree to act as host and supervisor. Applicants should identify and make contact with whom they wish to work.  Whether lecturing, consulting on course design/curriculum or researching, the specifics of this arrangement should be worked out directly with Queen’s University Belfast. The grant year is from September until August, but scholars must begin the grant between 1 September and 30 April.

Applications are made online through the Council for International Exchange of Scholars (CIES). You will be able to log in and out of your application account and will not be required to complete the application in one sitting.

The online application facilitated by CIES is used by Fulbright Commissions worldwide and each Commission sets its own policies and procedures with country-specific information for making an application for a Fulbright Award in their country. It is imperative that you read the Terms and Conditions on this website before submitting your application.

Applicants should review the FAQs before submitting an application. Applicants are also encouraged to register to the Fulbright Commission’s website to receive updates from the Commission.

Successful applicants will be invited for telephone interviews with Fulbright Commission senior staff on the date(s) listed below. Interviews will only be held on the indicated date(s) only and may not be rescheduled.

Proposals must receive endorsement from Queen's University Belfast, which the Fulbright Commission will seek on behalf of successful applicants.

Timeline

1 February - Competition opens, applications available at CIES
1 August - Application deadline
August-February - Applications evaluated, short-listed candidates invited to interview
early March - Telephone Interviews
mid-March - Notification
April-June - Fulbright scholar paperwork preparation
early August-late April - Independent arrival, participation in Orientation and the Fulbright Forum events in London, Your Fulbright Year begins!