OpenFieldOideachas Lán-Ghaeilge Irish-Medium Teacher Education Fellowship
Specialist fellowship supporting teachers in training who commit to teaching within the rapidly expanding Irish-medium immersion school sector.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- High competency in spoken and written Irish (A-level Grade A in Irish or equivalent)
- English language proficiency
- Fluency in both English and Irish
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Irish language oral examination and written essay on immersion pedagogy
- Recommendation letters
- One reference validating Irish language fluency
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- £4,000 annual language excellence grant plus immersive Gaeltacht residential residency
- Application fee
- Free application for enrolled BEd students
- Tuition / joining costs
- Covered through primary student finance
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- March 31, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official St Mary's University College Belfast documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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