With the support of the Irish American Cultural Institute, whose mission is to promote
an intelligent appreciation of Ireland and to highlight the role and contributions of the
Irish in America, ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ is pleased to invite applications for the O’Malley
Fellowship: Advancing Irish Studies, a 12-week placement, to be held during the
Spring semester, from January/February 2026.
The Fellowship is designed to support advanced research in the fields of Irish
literature, history, or cultural studies, and to contribute to the vibrant intellectual
community at ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ. Research in Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
(AHSS) at the ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ plays a vital role in shaping knowledge, culture
and society both in Ireland and internationally.
Through innovative projects and interdisciplinary collaboration, scholars in AHSS are
advancing understanding of many disciplinary areas. This research engages deeply
with questions of identity, creativity and social change.
It illuminates Ireland’s past and present while connecting to global conversations
about democracy, justice, migration, sustainability and digital transformation. AHSS
research ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ not only enriches academic knowledge but has real-world impact,
informing public policy, strengthening communities and enhancing cultural life.
With strong links to national and international partners, AHSS researchers ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ
contribute to public discourse, heritage preservation, and innovation in the creative
industries. Their work underscores the importance of humanistic and social scientific
perspectives in addressing the complex challenges of the 21st century.
The fellowship provides scholars with the opportunity to pursue their research while
engaging with faculty, students and the wider academic community. Fellows are
expected to deliver at least one public lecture or seminar on their research during
their residency.
Eligibility:
The fellowship is open to postgraduate scholars affiliated with a U.S. university who
hold, or are completing, a terminal degree in their discipline (e.g., PhD, MFA, or
equivalent). Applicants may be of any nationality; U.S. citizenship is not required.
Duration:
12 weeks
Support:
The fellowship includes a stipend of US$40,000 (payable in 3 instalments), desk space,
and access to university libraries, archives, and research facilities.
Travel fees/accommodation are at the expense of the successful candidate.
Obligations:
The obligations and duties of the holder are as follows:
- During his/her residence, the holder is to give one faculty seminar or lecture on the
subject of his/her research. - During his/her residence, the holder is to be available for limited consultation with
postgraduates in the appropriate discipline. - Any essay, book, or other research output arising from the O’Malley Fellowship
award must carry a credit line identifying the ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ, O’Malley
Fellowship: Advancing Irish Studies, with the Irish American Cultural Institute.
Upon return to the United States, the holder may be asked to prepare and deliver
a lecture based upon his/her research for an audience to be selected by the IACI.
Application Procedure:
Applicants should submit the requested materials to the Faculty of Arts, Humanities
and Social Sciences Research Office at ahssadr@ul.ie
The closing date for applications is the 30th September 2025, at 5pm IST.
Assessment and decision to be made by mid/late November with the successful
candidate notified by 28th November 2025. The University reserves the right to defer
the award until Fall of 2026.
Application Requirements
A cover letter
A CV, including a list of publications
A 1-2 page research proposal outlining the project to be pursued during the
fellowship; the proposal should outline how your participation will contribute to
the intellectual and academic life of the ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ.
Contact details for two referees
Assessment Criteria Weight (%):
Research Proposal 30%
Academic Merit / Track Record 25%
Impact & Relevance 20%
Career Development 15%
Institutional Fit 10%