Ireland Fellows Programme @Department of Foreign Affairs

🌍 Ireland Fellows Programme 2027/2028 | Fully Funded Study Opportunity

Applications are now open for the Ireland Fellows Programme — a prestigious, fully funded opportunity for individuals around the world to pursue a one-year postgraduate study in Ireland.

Funded by the Irish Government under the Department of Foreign Affairs, this programme is designed to support future leaders who are committed to driving positive change in their home countries.

🌟 About the Programme

The Ireland Fellows Programme promotes:

• Gender equality
• Equal opportunity
• Diversity and inclusion

Each year, selected Fellows join a global network of leaders. In the 2025/2026 cohort, 224 Fellows from 48 countries are currently studying across 16 Higher Education Institutions in Ireland.

Over the past 50+ years, nearly 4,000 participants have benefited from this life-changing programme.

🎓 What You’ll Gain

• Fully funded postgraduate study in Ireland
• Access to world-class universities
• Opportunity to build global networks
• Leadership development and career advancement
• Exposure to international best practices

Graduates of the programme have gone on to make significant contributions across sectors including governance, education, health, and sustainable development.

🤝 Programme Support

The programme is implemented in Ireland with support from the Irish Council for International Students (ICOS), ensuring a smooth academic and cultural experience for Fellows.

📅 Key Deadline

• Application Deadline: 26 July 2026

📥 How to Apply

Learn more and submit your application here

💡 Why Apply?

Ireland believes that education is central to building a better world. This programme offers a unique chance to gain high-quality education while becoming part of a global network of changemakers committed to long-term impact.

🌍 Take your career global and become part of a legacy of leaders shaping the future.