TCD Careers : Postgraduate Awards

North/South Postgraduate Scholarships - Closing Date: 25/05/2012

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 09:43:30 +0000

Universities Ireland, which promotes collaboration between universities in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, and the Electricity Supply Board (ESB), the largest energy company on the island of Ireland, are offering five scholarships to students undertaking a recognised Master's or the first year of a PhD programme (taught or research) in the other Irish jurisdiction. Dublin Institute of Technology and the Open University in Ireland are also partners in this scheme, which has been running since 2005.

These scholarships are worth �15,000 (approx. Stg �12,500) each. This year three of the scholarships will be in the areas of energy and engineering, and will be co-sponsored by Universities Ireland and ESB. Two more will be in another area - arts, business, science and social science - and will be funded by Universities Ireland alone. These scholarships must be taken up for the academic year 2012-2013.

The aim of this scheme is to encourage outstanding students from the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland to cross the border to undertake postgraduate study and experience life in the other Irish jurisdiction. Because it is 50% sponsored by ESB, there is a particular emphasis this year on the areas of energy and engineering, and the scheme aims to help build all-island innovation in STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) which will be crucial in moving the island towards the kind of sustainable knowledge society that is vital both for its future prosperity and environmental sustainability. It is thus a scheme which has been conceived both to support the continuing peace process in Northern Ireland and to train highly skilled postgraduates to contribute to a new phase of economic and environmental development for the island as a whole.

The closing date for applications for this scholarship scheme will be Friday, 25th May 2012 (5.00pm)

The Science Registry - Postgraduate Funding Awards - Closing Date: 30/06/2012

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000

The Science Registry - the people behind FindAMasters.com and FindAPhD.com have launched a brand new set of funding awards.

The bursary, which totals �9,000, is available to students across a range of disciplines and is part of our on-going commitment to supporting the best and brightest fulfil their potential.

There are two sets of awards, one for Master's students and one for those embarking on PhD studies.� There are both supbject specific and generalist funds on offer and application is open to anyone wishing to begin study in autumn 2012.� The awards are international, being available to students from all over the world intending to study at any institution within the EU.

Details on how to apply to the two sets of awards can be found at:

www.FindAMasters.com/FundingAwards

www.FindAPhD.com/FundingAwards

Manchester Business School - Scholarships (Sept 2012) - Closing Date: 30/06/2012

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Manchester Business School is offering a number of scholarships for all Masters courses starting in September 2012.�

UK/EU applicants
The scholarships are available to all UK/EU applicants who hold an offer of a place to study on one of our Masters courses.� The awards are �5,000 each towards the cost of tuition fees.

US applicants
We are delighted to be able to offer five scholarships available across all our Masters courses, with a value of �10,000 towards the cost of tuition fees.� The scholarships are available to all US Nationals who hold an offer of a place to study on one of our Masters courses.

Students are automatically considered for a scholarship so there is no separate scholarship application process.� We award scholarships at the point of offer to those who are able to demonstrate excellent academic performance and strong motivation for the course.� The scholarships are available on a rolling basis so early application is advisable.

Further information on these awards and other funding is available on our website.

National Library of Ireland Studentships - Closing Date: 25/05/2012

Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Founded in 1877 the National Library of Ireland was established as an independent state body on 3 May 2005. The Library is a legal deposit library for Ireland and holds very significant collections of material relating to Ireland�s documentary heritage, including printed books, manuscripts, photographs, newspapers, prints, and drawings.� The Library employs some 89 staff and occupies premises in Dublin City Centre.

Applications are invited for the following positions:

Archival Studentship
In association with the UCD School of History and Archives, the Library invites applications for a one-year Archival Studentship, for the period 1 September 2012 to 31 August 2013.� The Studentship will be awarded to a graduate who wishes to gain experience of archival work preparatory to applying for the MA (Archives and Records Management). Candidates should have a good honours degree.

Library Studentship
In association with the Department of Library and Information Studies, University College Dublin, the Library invites applications for a one-year Library Studentship, for the period 1 September 2012 to 31 August 2013.� The Studentship will be awarded to a graduate who wishes to gain experience of working in a library in advance of undertaking a postgraduate course in librarianship.� Candidates should have a good honours degree.

Research Studentship in Irish History
In association with the Royal Irish Academy Committee for Historical Sciences, the Library invites applications for a one-year Research Studentship in the Library�s Department of Manuscripts for the period 1 September 2012 to 31 August 2013.� Candidates for the Research Studentship should be advanced post-graduate students (at least second year), or post-doctoral students, of Irish history.

Learning & Outreach Administration Studentship
The Library invites applications for a 4 month-studentship (1 September � 31 December) in the Department of Learning & Outreach, to assist with the administration of two projects: the Poetry Aloud competition for schools, and a community collecting project focusing on World War I. Candidates must have a relevant primary degree, administration experience and excellent data-entry skills (which will be tested at interview.)

The National Library of Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Cuirfear f�ilte riomh chomhfhreagras i nGaeilge

Fiosraigh PhD Scholarship Programme - Closing Date: 05/06/2012

Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT) invites applications for the Fiosraigh Scholarship Programme 2012.� The Irish word Fiosraigh, which means to explore or inquire, underlines the purpose of this scholarship programme which is to promote the exploration and application of knowledge.

Several funding options are available to talented students with a passion for research and innovation in all of the DIT research thematic areas:

Environment and Health
Information and Media Technologies
New Materials and Technologies
Society, Culture and Enterprise

www.dit.ie/fiosraigh

Teach Abroad Scholarship - Closing Date: 31/05/2012

Fri, 18 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Teach Abroad Scholarship

In response to the rise in Graduate unemployment and the continuing weakness in the domestic graduate job market, ELC� has developed a Graduate TESOL Programme. TESOL (also known as TEFL) is the acronym for Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, and there is a tremendous global demand for trained TESOL teachers.

As a Social Enterprise, our profits are re-invested back into providing employment and training opportunities, and we are therefore able to offer a number of Full Scholarships onto the Programme. Although primarily aimed at unemployed Graduates, Undergraduates are also eligible to apply for a scholarship and Final Year students in particular are encouraged to apply.

In order to be considered for the next round of Scholarships, please send your CV and cover letter asap.

Our Programme consists of two key strands:

1.�� A 120-150 hour distance-learning Diploma TESOL Course; giving participants the skills, confidence, and qualifications necessary for TEFL work abroad.

2.�� A Job Advisory Service providing expert support to help participants find work and choose the most appropriate position for them personally. We work with quality Schools and Agencies throughout the world to make sure our students get the opportunity to apply for the pick of some of the best English Language teaching jobs around.

The specific duties and remuneration you can expect when teaching abroad obviously varies depending on a range of factors, for example: location, size of school, type of school (private or state), age of students etc. One of the key roles of our Job Advisory Service is to help you decide what would suit you best.

For more information about the Programme please take a look at our website at:� www.englishlanguagecentre.org

Person requirements

Basic Requirements:
�� English as a first language
�� Graduate or Undergraduate
�� Good communication skills
�� Enthusiasm about living and working abroad

Applications will be judged on their own merits and we do not wish to be overly prescriptive in terms of what we are looking for. Essentially, we want to know why you want to teach abroad and why you believe you should receive a Scholarship place. Enthusiasm and commitment are more important than previous teaching experience (though that may also be taken into account), and we would like to encourage as many people as possible from all disciplines to apply.

Company information

ELC� is a registered Community Interest Company (CIC) - which means that all profits are re-invested back into helping more people.

Our priority is to provide innovative training and employment opportunities, with a particular focus on tackling youth and graduate unemployment regionally and nationally.
ELC� was started by the senior team of one of the longest established specialist English language providers in the UK � English Language Centre Online. After more than 20 years providing English language training and consultancy across the world, we decided it was time to give something significant back, and ELC� CIC is the result.

As regards TESOL, our senior team have successfully delivered TESOL training programmes and employment opportunities to over 6000 people worldwide.