Fellows

Trinity College Dublin was founded as a corporation consisting of the Provost, the Fellows and the Scholars.

The Fellows are established pursuant to the Principal Enactments as members of the Body Corporate, and seven of their number shall be co-opted as Senior Fellows. Election to Fellowship is an academic honour and distinction grounded in the core values and intrinsic purpose of College, and, subject to the Chapter on Board, Fellows play a major role in its general life and governance.

Traditionally, the election of new Fellows and Scholars is announced by the Provost on Trinity Monday from the steps of the Public Theatre.

"I shall guard and protect the safety, dignity, peace and welfare of the College and of those who work in it." 
- From the Declaration made by all Incoming Fellows of Trinity College Dublin