This scholarship was established in 2017 in honour of the late Professor Kevin B. Nowlan, who chaired the Castletown Foundation for more than three decades. Its aim is to further research on the history, architecture, collections and estate of Castletown House in County Kildare. The scholarship will be advertised biannually. Applicants must be registered students and engaged in research which focuses on or relates to Castletown. The award of €2,000 may be used for research-related expenses or University fees. The selection committee will be composed of members of the Castletown Foundation and one external specialist. The scholarship need not be awarded in any one year, and the decision of the assessors is final.
Please use the following form to apply for this bursary and submit by email to Prof. Christine Casey, caseych@tcd.ie, and Dr. Alison FitzGerald, alison.fitzgerald@mu.ie, by 5pm, Friday 13th November 2021 with the subject line Kevin B. Nowlan Castletown Bursary. A confidential reference supporting the application must arrive separately, before the closing date. The form should be typed or completed in block capitals.
Kevin B. Nowlan Castletown Bursary 2021