BURSARIES AVAILABLE FROM ICHAWI
CPD Bursaries
The Institute for Conservation of Historic Artworks in Ireland (ICHAWI) has some limited funding available to allow it to award bursaries to conservators wishing to attend conferences, workshops and short courses as part of their continuing professional development.
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).
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).