Wind Energy Ireland has launched its' 2024 bursary which offers opportunities to a new generation of renewable energy experts.

The bursary is tailored for those planning to study law, economics, engineering, policy, science, planning and more at postgraduate level in Ireland.

The bursary was established by leading law firm Arthur Cox LLP, in memory of their former colleague and Arthur Cox partner, Niamh Burke. It is funded by Arthur Cox and Niamh’s family and is administered by Wind Energy Ireland. To date this bursary has already supported eight people with their studies.

Previous recipients have used the bursary to study at University College Dublin, Trinity College Dublin, NUI Galway, University College Cork, Dublin City University and the Law Society of Ireland.

Last year's recipients Sean Murphy from Cavan and Karin Mackey from Tipperary impressed the judges with their commitment to working to tackle the climate emergency and their passion for their chosen fields of Renewable Energy and Environmental Finance, and Environmental and Natural Resources in Law, respectively.

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Sean Murphy said:

"I just completed the first semester of Smurfit’s MSc in Sustainable Finance. The award has been a huge financial support in pursuing the Masters. I am currently in the process of applying for summer internships in the space with the hope of securing graduate employment afterwards. I would recommend anyone interested in studying in this area to apply."

Karin Mackey added:

"I am extremely grateful to Arthur Cox and Wind Energy Ireland for choosing me to be a recipient of the Niamh Burke Memorial Bursary, it has been a huge honour. I am currently commencing my second semester of the LLM Environmental and Natural Resources Law in UCC and have been gaining valuable knowledge that I have been able to integrate into my daily work."

Danielle Conaghan, Partner, Energy Group and Head of Environment and Planning, Arthur Cox LLP, said:

"We are very pleased to continue providing this bursary in memory of our colleague Niamh Burke. Ireland has the potential to be at the forefront of the energy transition and we want to support the next generation who are working towards a carbon-neutral future."

Dave Linehan, Head of Research, Wind Energy Ireland said: "We are supporting future leaders in Ireland’s fight against climate change. This bursary gives a boost to young people looking to work in wind and renewables. It is a really important bursary and needed now more than ever as we fight to meet our climate action targets."

Applications are open until 15 March 2024 at 5.00 pm.