Up to ten individuals, including economic strategists, business leaders, government policymakers, and academics from Ireland and Northern Ireland will be selected to engage with their American counterparts to explore and share strategies for encouraging economic development in rural areas. This programme will examine the role that small business development, inward investment, corporate incentive schemes, workforce education and re-education, and improved infrastructure can play in promoting economic regeneration and vibrancy in areas beyond urban and suburban regions.

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 16th November in Dublin or 17th November 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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