DIT Travel Scholarship in Renewable Energy2018

DIT Foundation is delighted to announce the launch of the 2018 DIT Travel Scholarship in Renewable Energy.

The DIT Travel Scholarship in Renewable Energy provides an opportunity for a high-achieving DIT Masters or PhD student/recent graduate to pursue a practical work assignment in a developing country in the area of renewable energy. The recipient will work for a period of up to 3 months on a project managed by the international charity Renewable World.

The DIT Travel Scholarship in Renewable Energy is worth €10,000 which will cover all costs associated with the scholarship including travel and living expenses. The timing of the 3 month placement in 2018 is flexible and will be worked out with the successful candidate.

Eligibility Criteria

All applicants are encouraged to read through the past blog posts from the previous 6 travel scholars prior to applying to get an understanding of the role.

To be eligible to apply students/recent graduatesmust:

  • Be a full time Masters / PhD student or recent Masters/PhD graduate at Dublin Institute of Technology– Recent graduates must have graduated in the past 2 academic years.
  • Have an interest in Renewable Energy and the developing world
  • Students/Recent Graduates from all disciplines may apply however engineering/technical background is an advantage.
  • Applicants must be available to travel for the 3 month placement in 2018 – timings are flexible.

Application Process

  • To apply please complete the application form belowin full and attach your CV.
  • Send your application and CV including personal statement by email ONLY to Please ensure you receive acknowledgement of your application email within 24 hours.
  • If you have any queries please call Jill at DIT Foundation on (01) 402 5406.
  • Depending on the quantity of applications a short list may be applied by the interview panel. If necessary a shortlist will be prepared by the interview panel.
  • Candidates who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be brought forward for interview.
  • Applicants will be invited to interview in December.
  • The successful candidate will be notified soon after the interviews.

The selection panel will consist of the following:

Representative from Renewable World

Representative from DIT Foundation

A representative from the College of Engineering & Built Environment The decision of the selection panel is final.

DIT Travel Scholarship in Renewable Energy 2017

Name
Student Number
Postal Address
Mobile
Email
DIT Postgraduate Qualification
Results to Date/Final Result
Thesis title
(if applicable)
Personal Statement
STATEMENT OF INTEREST
(400 words or less)
Please explain in 400 words or less:
-Why you are interested in the DIT Travel Scholarship inRenewable Energy
-Your career aspirations
-Your interest and experience in the area of renewable energy
-How your academic studies and any other relevant experience could contribute to developing renewable energy in developing countries

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