BURSARIES AVAILABLE FROM ICHAWI
CPD Bursaries
The Institute for Conservation of Historic Artworks in Ireland (ICHAWI) has some limited funding available to award as bursaries to conservators wishing to attend conferences, workshops and short courses as part of their continuing professional development.
Application criteria for CPD bursaries:
1. Bursary applications are welcomed from those wishing to to attend conferences, workshops and short courses as part of their continuing professional development. Conservators working towards professional accreditation are especially encouraged to apply.
2. Applications should be submitted 4 weeks prior to the training course.
3. The amount of money awarded to each applicant is dependent on the funds available; in the majority of cases the bursary awarded will cover the fees and if possible a percentage of other expenses.
4. A limited number of bursaries may be available for one particular course or conference; in the event of multiple applications for the same course a percentage of the fee may be awarded.
5. Recipients are expected to write a brief report on the training event attended; which may then be published in the IPCRA Newsletter or on the ICHAWI and IPCRA website.
6. Members of the ICHAWI Board may not apply.
How to apply:
All applicants need to submit a letter requesting funding to:
Niamh McGuinne (ICHAWI Hon. Secretary) at 16, Parnell Square, Dublin 1 or by email to: nmcguinne@ngi.ie
The letter should include:
• details of the course/workshop/conference you would like to attend including fees, estimated transport and accommodation costs.
• relevance of the course to your CPD and especially towards professional accreditation
• an up-to-date C.V.
The ICHAWI Board will consider all applications; where necessary further information may be requested.
Applicants will be informed of the outcome of their application as soon as possible.
Busaries for full-time studies in conservation
The Institute for Conservation of Historic Artworks in Ireland (ICHAWI) has some limited funding available to allow it to award bursaries to students wishing to train as conservators.
APPLICATION CRITERIA FOR FULL-TIME BURSARIES:
1 Applicants must be either born on the island of Ireland and/or be long -term residents (min. 5 years) of the island of Ireland. Proof of status must be submitted with application (eg. education history/ job references).
2 Bursaries will only be awarded to students wishing to undertake a recognised full time conservation course.
3 An application letter requesting funding, together with an up-to-date C.V. and a breakdown of costs (fees, accommodation, travel expenses, materials), should be submitted at least 3 months before the commencement of the course.
4 Where relevant, references for voluntary/student work undertaken should be given.
5 A letter from the relevant institution, confirming the offer of a place should accompany the application. In the case of second year students, this should be accompanied by a letter from the course tutor confirming successful completion of the previous year.
6 The Board will consider all applications. Where necessary further information may be requested from an applicant.
7 In the case of multiple applications, monies may be awarded to qualifying applicants depending on sectoral needs.
8 Candidates will be informed of the outcome of their application as soon as possible, no later than the commencement of their course.
9 The amount of money awarded to each student is dependent on the funds available. Should additional funds become available, the Board may decide to make additional awards to applicants.
10 The availability of bursaries will be advertised through the university careers' offices, the IPCRA journal and website, Irish Museums handbook, the ICHAWI website and through the Heritage Council.
PLEASE NOTE
The latest date for receipt of applications for the forthcoming academic year is 31st JULY.
To apply: Please write to the Hon. Secretary at ichawi@eircom.net with an application letter requesting funding, together with an up-to-date C.V. and a breakdown of costs (fees, accommodation, travel expenses, materials).