Trinity College Dublin offers a full Grattan International scholarship for candidates with a devotion to teaching and a yearning to improve society by improving the quality of education through research. The research themes for the 2022 Grattan Scholarship are:
- Big Data Revolution: Discovering New Skills and Applications in Economics.
- Closing the Gender Gap in African Agriculture: The Role of Soft Skills.
However, before full details of the Grattan Scholarship are disclosed, you need to have a brief introduction to Trinity College Dublin.
Brief Description and History of Trinity College, Dublin
Trinity College Dublin is a well-known college primarily for its top-notch teaching and excellent research.
It is the sole constituent college of the University of Dublin, a research institute located in Ireland, Dublin. The school was established by a charter obtained through the means of letter patents from Queen Elizabeth 1 in the year 1592 and is pegged as the ‘mother of a university.’
It was fashioned after the Collegiate of the University of Oxford and Cambridge, but unlike these universities that were affiliated, Trinity College was the only college ever established.
Trinity College is so related to Oxford and Cambridge that a graduate from Trinity can be conferred the equivalent degree of either Oxford or Cambridge with no additional examination. The same thing goes for the other universities.
This 430-year-old university is a part of the seven ancient universities of Britain and Ireland; and, Ireland’s oldest yet surviving university. The University has some legal incorporations outlined by its founding charter – The Provost, Fellows, Foundation Scholars, and members of the Board.
Trinity College first allowed Catholics to apply for admissions to study in the college in 1793 before the Catholic Emancipation when Trinity College changed.
This was serious to the point that in December 1845 Dennis Caulfield Heron who had been examined thoroughly and declared a scholar of the college based on merit, was not allowed to take his given post because of his Catholic religion.
Even after he, Dennis, was subjected to a hearing by a Trinity College and a court case adjudicated by the Archbishop of Dublin and the Primate of Ireland, the decision was that he would remain excluded from the scholarship.
This was one of the reasons why the Catholic University of Ireland was established, as Trinity College at that time, did not allow non-Anglicans (Presbyterian also fell among the non-exclusive) to be elected to Scholarship or Fellowship, nor could they be made Professors.
Another Milestone the college achieved was the admission of women as full members into the college for the first time in the year 1904. Women from both Cambridge and Oxford came to receive their ad eundem degree from Trinity College from the year 1904 to 1907.
These ladies were known as ‘steamboat ladies.’ In 2021, Linda Doyle was elected as the first female provost since the conception of the school.
In 2005, Trinity College launched the Hamilton Mathematics Institute. The institute is named in honor of Wiliam Rowan Hamilton, and it aims to boost the international profile of Irish mathematics, raise public awareness of mathematics, and support local mathematical research through workshops, conferences, and visitor programs.
Trinity College has been placed highly in Ireland, known to be Ireland’s most prestigious university. A part of this is due to its historical significance.
The main campus of the university is located in the heart of Dublin and has been classified among the most iconic in the world. Because of this, it is a setting for numerous novels, films, and urban legends.
Rankings of Trinity College Dublin
As earlier stated, Trinity College is highly placed in Ireland and has a number of rankings to its name. Wouldn’t you love to study in a college that ranks highly in academic performance and every other aspect? I am sure you do. So, the following are some of Trinity Colege’s rankings:
- 1st in Ireland by Times Higher Education and QS World University Rankings 2022
- 17th most international university in the world by Times Higher Education Rankings 2020
- 35th in Europe by QS World University Rankings 2022
- 101st in the world by QS World University Rankings 2022.
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Schools, Faculties, and Departments in Trinity College Dublin
- The School of Business and Social Studies, established in 1962 (The School of Commerce established in 1925 and the School of Social Studies created in 1934 were amalgamated to form the School of Business and Social studies)
- Faculty of Arts (Humanities and Letters) established in 1969
- Faculty of Engineering and Systems Sciences
- Faculty of Health Science
Details of the Full Grattan International Scholarship
As stated earlier, Trinity College is ranked 17th in the world for international studies. One of the boosts of that rank is the Full Grattan International scholarship the university awards to qualified students wishing to pursue a Ph.D. degree program in one of the schools at Trinity College. Full details are as follows:
Eligibility
Eligible Countries
International students from the following nations are eligible. The award is to be claimed in Ireland.
- Armenia
- Austria
- France
- Germany
- Ireland
- Italy
- India
- The Netherlands
- Poland
- Russia
- Ukraine
- The Philippines
- United States of America (USA)
Eligible Field or Course of Study
Only Applicants enrolling admission to the School of social sciences and philosophy will be considered.
Eligible Degree Level:
The scholarship is only for those pursuing a postgraduate or Ph.D. degree.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered eligible, all applicants are to have acquired
- A master’s degree from an accredited university.
- A bachelor’s degree certificate or an equivalent degree
- Applicants are to know that they are expected to enroll in a full-time study program
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Scholarship Value
Successful applicants are entitled to fully funded tuition fees and an additional €20,000 annual stipend, both for four years.
Application Process
How to Apply
Interested candidates are to send an email to either Professor Nicola Fontana (fontanan@tcd.ie) or Professor Selim Gulesci (gulescis@tcd.ie) to indicate their interest in applying for the scholarship.
Supporting Documents
The candidates’ application for the scholarship is expected to include:
- A cover letter that contains details of how they meet all selection criteria
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Language Requirements
Candidates are expected to have a good command of both oral and written English Language.
Application Deadline
The deadline for candidates’ applications is April 1st, 2022.
Conclusion
In conclusion, do you have a passion for teaching? Do you wish to see your society and the quality of education improve? Applying for a full Grattan scholarship is a step in the right direction. Take that step now!
