The UCD Visiting Fellowship 2025 in Ireland is now accepting applications. International candidates are eligible for this fully funded opportunity, which is intended to promote academic interaction and research at University College Dublin’s Centre for Sustainable Development (CSD). The three-month fellowship offers full assistance, which includes living expenses, meals, lodging, a stipend, and travel expenses.
Candidates whose research focuses on development studies, agronomy, gender studies, digital agriculture, rural sociology, political economy, or ICT for development (ICT4D) are encouraged to apply to the program. Candidates from all nations are welcome to apply, and there is no application cost.
Below are further specifics on the application procedure, financial rewards, and eligibility.
Host Country: Ireland
University: University College Dublin (UCD), Centre for Sustainable Development, School of Politics and International Relations.
Opportunity Type: Fellowship
Duration: 3 Months
Eligibility Country: International Students
Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
Eligibility Criteria:
- All nationalities are welcome to apply for the fellowship, which welcomes scholars from all around the world.
- Applications are encouraged from Early Career Researchers (ECRs), who are usually in the early phases of their academic or research careers and have recently finished their PhD.
- If they are within 15 years of finishing their PhD at the time of application, established scholars are also eligible. This comprises scholars with substantial experience who are still actively engaged in their areas of study.
- Strong academic or professional credentials and a specific research focus in line with the fellowship’s theme areas—such as development studies, agronomy, gender studies, digital agriculture, rural sociology, political economics, or ICT4D—are required of applicants.
Benefits:
- Visa Fees: The fellowship will pay for all required visa application fees for admission into Ireland.
- Flights: The fellow’s round-trip international travel to and from Ireland is covered. The reimbursement or travel arrangements will be handled in accordance with UCD’s travel policy.
- Accommodations: For the full three months of the fellowship, fellows will be provided with free housing. Depending on availability, this could include housing assistance or housing provided by the university.
- Living Expenses: While living in Ireland, a monthly stipend will be given to cover daily personal expenses, meals, and local transportation.
Deadline: 20th June 2025
