Ireland Fellows Application Form

Before you Proceed...

Please ensure you have carefully read through the Directory of Eligible Programmes and the Guidance Note for Applicants before completing this form.

Ensure that you have the following documents ready and uploaded to Google Drive in PDF formats:

  • Official identification: your passport’s identity page or other accepted forms of identification.
  • Your undergraduate degree award certificate.
  • Your undergraduate degree academic transcript.

Please submit the expected format for certain fields. For example, in the “Period” field, use the format: 2002 – 2006.

Only one application is allowed per applicant. Multiple submissions are not permitted.

Need help? Click the ⓘ icon next to any field for quick guidance or required formats.

Fields marked with * are required to complete the application.

Personal information

Contact details

Please note: it is vital that we can communicate with you by email. Please provide the email address that you most regularly check.

Accessibility requirements

The Government of Ireland supports equality of opportunity and welcomes diversity. It is important that you let us know if you have any accessibility requirements for completing your English language test, or for during your time in Ireland, should you be shortlisted following your Stage 1, Stage 2 or Stage 3 application. These may include for specific learning difficulties, hearing difficulties and visual difficulties, or medical conditions. Accommodations may include braille papers, a lip-reading version of the listening test, or enlarged print.

Past Application for fellowships

Please let us know if you have applied for the Ireland Fellows Programme in the past. This information is important for ensuring fairness and compliance with the programme’s application guidelines.

We ask that you answer honestly, as previous application history may be verified during assessment.

Important Information for Roger Casement Fellowship Applicants

You are applying for the Roger Casement Fellowship, which is part of the Ireland Fellows Programme and is specifically available to applicants from Nigeria. This fellowship supports one-year, full-time Master’s level study in Ireland in the fields of Law, Human Rights, and Governance.

✅ Programme Selection

  • You are required to identify up to three postgraduate programmes you wish to apply for, in order of preference, based on the official Directory of Eligible Programmes.
  • Only select programmes that align with your academic background and career goals.
  • You must not rely solely on the directory; verify current programme information and requirements directly on the websites of the Irish higher education institutions.
  • Do not submit applications directly to any college at this stage. If you are shortlisted after the interview stage, you will be guided to apply formally and the Department of Foreign Affairs will cover the application fees. If you apply beforehand, any fees paid will not be reimbursed.
  • If you are shortlisted, you will be invited to apply to two of the three programmes listed on your form. You will be required to accept an offer from the highest-ranked programme in your list if more than one offer is received, so please choose your preferences carefully.

🗣 English Language Requirement

  • All applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency. This is usually verified through an IELTS (Academic) test score.
  • While many programme-specific IELTS requirements are listed in the Directory, you must confirm the latest requirements directly with each institution.
  • If you do not already have a valid IELTS result, you are still eligible to apply. Further guidance will be provided to shortlisted candidates.

Documents you must review:

Directory of Eligible Programmes ↗

Guidance Notes for Applicants ↗

Important Information for Ireland Fellows Programme Applicants

The Ireland Fellows Programme offers fully funded opportunities for postgraduate study in Ireland. Before proceeding, applicants must carefully review the Directory of Eligible Programmes and the Guidance Note for Applicants. You must ensure that your selected programmes are eligible and align with your qualifications and career goals.

✅ Programme Selection

  • Select up to three eligible Master’s programmes in order of preference.
  • Ensure your choices match your academic and professional background.
  • Confirm programme details and requirements directly with the relevant institutions.
  • Do not apply directly to any institution at this stage. If shortlisted, you will receive instructions and the Department of Foreign Affairs will cover any application fees.
  • If multiple offers are received, you must accept the offer from the highest-ranked programme listed on your form. Consider your order of preference carefully.

🗣 English Language Requirement

  • Applicants must provide proof of English language proficiency, typically through the IELTS (Academic) test.
  • Programme-specific requirements may vary. Always verify the latest IELTS requirements directly with the institution.
  • You may apply without a valid IELTS score. Further instructions will be provided to shortlisted applicants.

Documents you must review:

Directory of Eligible Programmes ↗

Guidance Notes for Applicants ↗

Documents

Important! Instructions for sharing Google Drive Links:

For each document/ folder, please upload the file to Google Drive (or other service) and set its sharing permission to “Anyone with the link can view.”

  • Right-click your file in Google Drive → Select “Get link” → Under “General access,” choose “Anyone with the link” → Ensure the role is “Viewer.”
  • Copy the full sharing link for each file and paste it into the corresponding field on this form.
  • This ensures we can access every document without requiring uploads here.
  • Please verify each link before submitting to avoid access issues.(Check it via a private browser tab)
  • You may use other file-sharing services, but please ensure the files are directly accessible via the links provided.
  • You may also upload all requested documents to a single folder and share the folder link in the fields below. Please include only the requested documents in the folder.

Education

Please provide details of each higher education qualification you have attained.

Bachelor’s level qualification:

(must have been awarded by a government recognised university/college no earlier than 2014)

Other academic qualifications

List any additional academic qualifications beyond your bachelor’s degree.

Click “+” to add another qualification (e.g., degree, certificate).

English language test

IELTS Test

Write the details and results of your IELTS test results (if available)

Must be dated September 2024 or later

Other English Tests

If you have the results of another English language test (e.g. TOEFL), please provide details here

Work Experience

Please refer to Guidance Note for Applicants

If applicable, list in chronological order any previous positions you have held with this organisation, indicating your job title and start and finish dates (month/year).

Click “+” to add another previous work history with current employer.

If you have previous work experience outside the organisation where you currently work, please state your job title and start and finish dates (months/years). This may include internships - 1 year working as an intern will be considered equivalent to 6 months’ work experience when evaluating applications. If you are currently unemployed, please include your previous work experience here.

Click “+” to add another employment history.

Total number of years’ relevant work experience

Please provide the total number of years of work experience that is directly relevant to your proposed programme(s) of study.

Previous Leadership Roles

Please provide brief details of leadership positions you hold or have held in the past (e.g. in work, in volunteer work, within social activism, in community organisations, as class/work representative, or college roles).

Master programme choices in Ireland

Please ensure you have carefully read through the Directory of Eligible Programmes and the Guidance Note for Applicants before completing this question. Programmes must be listed in order of preference. If you are shortlisted following Stage 2 and the interview process, and you are invited to apply to HEIs in Ireland, you will be invited to apply to two programmes. Priority will be given to your choices in the order you have listed them in your application, but this cannot be guaranteed.

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Fellowship Motivation

Why do you wish to be considered for a Fellowship in Ireland?

The aims of the Ireland Fellows Programme are to nurture future leaders; to develop in-country capacity to achieve national SDG goals; and to build positive relationships with Ireland. 
Please explain your motivation for applying for this Fellowship under the following headings:

  1. How would the specific programmes of study in Ireland which you have chosen assist you in your career aspirations? (150 words)
  2. How would the programmes of study in Ireland help you work towards achieving your country’s national SDG goals? (150 words)
  3. How would you propose to contribute to links between your country and Ireland? (150 words)

Do not exceed the word limit.

Declaration

The Ireland Fellows Programme is fully funded by the Irish Government and is offered under the auspices of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). It aligns with the Irish Government’s commitment under Global Ireland and the national implementation plan for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Ireland's Policy for International Development, and Ireland's International Talent and Innovation Strategy.

The Department of Foreign Affairs (the Department) is committed to protecting your personal data and your privacy. This Data Privacy Notice lets you know how, and why, we use your personal information.

The Department has identified Article 6(1)(e) of the GDPR and Section 38(1)(b) of the Data Protection Act 2018 as lawful bases for processing your personal data. Section 38(1) provides that processing of personal data is lawful to the extent that it is necessary and proportionate for the administration of any non-statutory scheme, programme or funds where the legal basis is a function of a controller conferred by or under an enactment or the Constitution”. In addition to the provisions of Bunreacht na hÉireann/the Constitution of Ireland and the International Treaties which guide Ireland’s foreign policy work, the power to collect and process data, is bestowed to the Department by The Ministers & Secretaries Acts 1924 to 2017.

Information on your rights under the GDPR, including the contact details of the Department’s Data Protection Officer, can be found here: https://www.dfa.ie/media/dfa/alldfawebsitemedia/aboutus/Data-Privacy-Notice.pdf.

The Department reserves the right to amend this privacy notice and an updated notice will be issued where required.

Application Summary

Below is a summary of your some of your responses and important confirmations. If anything needs updating, you can return to previous sections before submitting your application.

My name is .

My nationality is and I am resident in .

I hold a bachelor’s level academic qualification from an accredited and government-recognised higher education institution, awarded since 2014, with a final overall grade of ().

I have of substantial work experience that is directly relevant to my proposed programme(s) of study.

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