Up to ten individuals from relevant government departments, primary and secondary school administrators, and academic researchers in education based in Ireland and Northern Ireland will be selected to engage with their American counterparts to identify systemic reforms, administrative strategies, and innovations for improving educational infrastructure, and for building a more diverse and socially inclusive educational system.

The programme is sponsored by the Irish Institute at the Center for Irish Programs, Boston College, and the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. Programme-related costs including travel, accommodation, tuition, and the majority of meals are provided.

The programme is not open to U.S. citizens, Green Card holders, or past participants of U.S. Government-funded Irish Institute programmes. Short-listed applicants must be available for interview either 18th October in Dublin or 20th October in Belfast. Please note that the programme is by necessity highly selective, and that consequently, not all applicants will be interviewed and not all interviewees will be invited to participate.

To apply: This application is now closed.

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