Iveagh Fellowship Programme

Who is eligible to apply?

Those applying must be all of the following at the time of application:

• Irish citizens
• Enrolled on a undergraduate or postgraduate (diploma/masters) degree programme in an Irish university
• Interested in careers in international policy, including work in international development, human rights and humanitarian work

How will Fellows be selected by the DFA?

• Each participating third level institution in Ireland has been asked to nominate two students to the DFA to be considered for the Fellowship.
• From these nominees, five Fellows will be selected by an Expert Panel.
• Once selected, each Fellow will be assigned a mentor to advise them on their internship search strategy.
• The Fellow will be responsible for identifying and securing their own internship.
• Once an internship is successfully secured and approved by the DFA, the Fellow is awarded €6000 towards costs

What are the DFA Fellowship Assessment Criteria?

In awarding Fellowships, the Expert Panel will take into consideration a broad set of candidates’ qualities. These include:

• Genuine interest in pursuing a career in policy and/or policy research, as demonstrated by previous work experience, extra-curricular activities or other experiences.
• Clear communication of what the Fellow hopes to achieve through the Iveagh Fellowship award
• Evidence of taking initiative in professional, academic, or extracurricular work, detailed in the candidate’s CV or statement of purpose.
• Demonstrated teamwork skills and ability to work collaboratively, as indicated by past academic, professional or voluntary experiences.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively.
• Comprehensive writing and editing skills. Nominees will be invited to submit a short writing sample as evidence of skills.
• Track record of academic excellence, supported by a reference letter from an academic faculty member.
• Candidates might wish to include any experience with statistical software.

What is the Trinity application and selection process?

1. You must submit (in pdf format and using the naming convention “candidatename_university_cv” and “candidatename_university_SOP”):
   • A one page CV highlighting your academic achievements and any relevant extra-curricular or professional experience
   • A statement of purpose describing your reasons for applying for the Fellowship as well as your suitability (max 500 words). This should include your internship goals and how they connect to your career aspirations. You should also provide evidence of your capacity to work well in a competitive environment.
2. Applicants will be shortlisted on the basis of their application subission and the two (2) Trinity nominees will be notified by 16th January 2024. A reference letter from a Faculty member, and a writing sample will be sought at this time.
3. Nominee details will be forwarded by Trinity to the DFA by Friday, 19th January 2024 for consideration for the Fellowship.
4. The DFA will announce the Fellows selected by Friday, 16th February 2024.

Questions?   Contact us at careers@tcd.ie.

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