Fulbright-Queen's University Belfast Scholar Award (Irish Studies)
Forecasted
Fulbright-Queen's University Belfast Scholar Award (Irish Studies) supports an academic’s research and teaching in Irish Studies to strengthen U.S.–UK ties through knowledge exchange and community engagement.
This grant was recently updated
Applications are now marked closed, replacing the previously listed September 15, 2026 deadline.
Funder: Fulbright Scholar Program
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2027 (Application) | September 2027 (Invitation letter)
Funding Amounts: £3,000 per month for six months, plus $1,500 relocation stipend and eligible dependent benefits
Summary: Supports a six-month appointment combining Irish Studies research, teaching, and interdisciplinary engagement at Queen’s University Belfast.
Key Information: U.S. citizenship and a PhD or other terminal degree are required; UK residents and permanent residents are ineligible.
Description
This Fulbright Scholar award supports one academic for a six-month appointment at Queen’s University Belfast in Northern Ireland. It funds research, lecturing, and teaching in any field of Irish Studies. The scholar assists with an Irish-related module and leads a graduate seminar group in their area of expertise on the Irish Studies postgraduate taught programme.
The appointment also includes research seminars on published work or work in progress, participation in relevant Institute of Irish Studies, Seamus Heaney Centre, or Mitchell Institute events, and collaboration with academic schools. Alongside independent scholarship, the award advances Fulbright’s mission of strengthening U.S.–UK relationships through community engagement, knowledge exchange, and international understanding.
