Up to ten individuals, including human resource specialists, business leaders, relevant non-governmental organization leaders, and academics from Ireland and from Northern Ireland will be selected to engage with their American counterparts to examine the development and promotion of female-friendly work environments. This programme will explore strategies to help working women achieve a balance between work and life, access continuing education, re-enter the work force, and take control of their financial futures.

The programme is sponsored by the Irish Institute at the Centre for Irish Programmes, 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 29th February in Dublin or 1st March 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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