Admission Information

The Seminar is interdisciplinary, open to all faculty and graduate students. Graduate students opting to take the IRISH SEMINAR for three (3) credits will be assessed on the basis of participation.

Application Process

The deadline for application to the IRISH SEMINAR is 17 March 2012 . Places fill quickly, so an early application is recommended. Applications will be evaluated and admissions announced on a rolling basis immediately after the deadline.

Each application must include:
-Fully completed application form.
-A one-page statement of purpose (500 words), explaining why you wish to participate.
-Application fee of €50 payable to the University of Notre Dame. (Bank details below)
Note: Application fee is non-refundable, and evidence of payment must be submitted with application form.

Entity Name: University of Notre Dame Du Lac
Account Number: 16906018
Currency: Euro
IBAN: IE59CITI99005116906018
SWIFT CODE: CITIIE2X
SORT CODE: 99-00-51
Address: Citibank Dublin, 1 North Wall Quay, Dublin 1, Ireland

-Digital headshot
-Biography (4 lines)
-Academic Resume

While a guaranteed number of places will be reserved for students from the University of Notre Dame, Trinity College Dublin, and University College Dublin, all applicants will be assessed on the basis of their academic record and recommendations.

Categories of Participation

Students may apply to attend as Participant or Associate. (If applying from ND, TCD or UCD please read sections below)

Option A: Participant (includes accommodation, receptions & all cultural events) €2300

Option B: Associate (excludes accommodation, includes receptions, in-house cultural events) €1550

Fellowships

Some Tuition Fellowships will be available to students (applying as Participant OR Associate). The Fellowship is based on academic merit and is awarded to individuals who demonstrate exemplary academic achievement or potential. Applicants are urged to seek financial assistance from their home institutions. For more information please contact eclowry@nd.edu.

If applying for a fellowship you must submit:
-An outline of financial need
-A 15-20 page writing sample
-A letter of recommendation

Applicants from the University of Notre Dame

The Seminar is open to graduate students in Irish Studies, and cross-listed with the department of English. If applying from the University of Notre Dame you must register online as you would for any other ND class. IS12 is listed under Summer 2012, Dublin, Ireland Summer. You can register for the course through IRST 64099:01 CRN 4184 or ENGL 94513:01 CRN 4186.

Departmental approval is required — If applying from Irish Studies contact: Beth Bland and if applying from the department of English contact: Karmen Duke prior to submitting an application form to the IS12 Administrator at the Keough Naughton Centre, Dublin.

Note: ND students are admitted as Participants to the Seminar.

Applicants from Trinity College Dublin or University College Dublin

A special rate is available to students from TCD and UCD. For more information on affiliate rates please email: eclowry@nd.edu