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NPWS invites applications for ‘Muckross 60 Scholars’

Date Released: Saturday, July 27, 2024

1. Scholarships will support third level study of nature and heritage relevant to NPWS, Muckross House and Gardens and Killarney National Park
2. Two annual scholarships of up to €8,000 available
3. Expressions of Interest should be sent to NPWS by August 31^st.

The National Parks and Wildlife Service today (Saturday 27^th July) invites expressions of interest for the first annual ‘Muckross 60 Scholars’, a new third level scholarship initiative. This is a joint initiative between the National Parks and Wildlife Service and the Trustees of Muckross House, Killarney, and celebrates the 60^th anniversary of the opening of Muckross House to the public.

The aim of these scholarships is to support third level students at graduate, post-graduate or doctoral level to pursue studies in the fields of ecology; botany; ornithology; nature and wildlife conservation, protection and presentation; and heritage presentation, or fields of relevance to the work of the National Parks and Wildlife Service, Muckross House and Gardens and Killarney National Park.

Two annual scholarships of up to €8,000 are on offer. Students wishing to be considered for award should submit a written expression of interest, to include a résumé of academic achievements to date, the field of intended study and a vision statement of how this will assist the work of the National Parks and Wildlife Service and the Trustees of Muckross House.

The deadline for receipt of expressions of interest is 31^st August 2024.

Expressions of interest should be emailed to Catriona.ryan@npws.gov.ie