The Craig Dobbin Legacy Scholarships support individual scholars on 2-4 week research trips between Ireland and Canada. These scholarships are an amazing opportunity for UCD scholars to conduct research in Canada and for UCD scholars to collaborate with Canadian researchers who will visit UCD.

This scheme will award 30 scholarships in total, 15 of the scholarships will be awarded to UCD scholars who wish to conduct research in Canada, and the remaining 15 will support Canadian scholars pursuing research in Ireland supported by UCD.The programme welcomes applications that align with key research themes of the College of Arts and Humanities from scholars across all academic fields.

Applicants must be either (a) UCD scholars seeking to conduct research in Canada, or (b) Canadian scholars seeking to come to UCD to conduct research. It is a requirement that applicants have at minimum a Masters degree.

The Craig Dobbin Legacy Scholarships are administered by the Ireland Canada University Foundation. More information about eligibility, assessment, FAQs are available at:https://www.icuf.ie/scholarships/craig-dobbin-legacy-programme/

The due date for application is Wednesday, 29th May 2024 (2300 hrs GMT / 1800 hrs EST).

Please share with researchers in Canada who may be interested in applying and visiting UCD.

About the Craig Dobbin Legacy:

The Craig Dobbin Legacy Programme honours the vision and generosity of Newfoundlander Craig Dobbin, whose support of the Visiting Chair in Canadian Studies and ICUF has been pivotal in shaping the academic relationship between Ireland and Canada for the past thirty years. Through this initiative, the College of Arts and Humanities, ICUF, and the UCD Centre for Canadian Studies plan to celebrate and continue his legacy, laying the groundwork for future generations of scholars to explore and deepen the ties between both nations.

Contact Information:

For more information on the Craig Dobbin Legacy Programme and how to apply for the Craig Dobbin Legacy Scholarships, please visit:

https://www.icuf.ie/scholarships/craig-dobbin-legacy-programme/

You may also contact UCD Centre for Canadian Studies director, Dr. J. Paul Halferty for further details: paul.halferty@ucd.ie