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All application must be received by the deadline: 12 noon Monday December 7th 2018

The shortlisting takes place in mid-January. Past winners, board and staff make up the shortlisting team. Each application is read three times.

The interviews will take place Saturday February 9th 2019

Successful participants will be notified. They will be invited to attend one of the two Explore Induction Days Induction Day Cork: Thursday 28th of February Induction Day Dublin: Saturday 2nd of March to formalise the acceptance of the awards. They can then start preparing for their travel abroad and work on their Action at Home outline.

Prior to departure, Explorers must attend this informative workshop on the 25th/26th of May. The workshop covers topics such as: Challenges of living in a foreign country Health & safety Putting the learnings & experience from your time abroad to good use in Ireland.

Congratulations! You are an Explore Winner 2019! Before taking off for your new adventure, carefully review past Action at Home examples to help with the development of your own project

Off you go! With Action at Home and Pre-Departure workshop info in mind, participants depart for their respective locations to fulfil the Travel phase of their award.

An important workshop upon return, where participants reflect on their own experiences and hear the stories from other parts of the world. Also an opportunity to get guidance and support with your Action Project. The debrief workshop will take place on 14th/15th of September 2019.

Submit your completed Action at Home in October for review and certification. Successful Action Projects are published on the website.

All Action at Home are reviewed and assessed by the EIL Explore team.

Successful participants receive certification for their achievement in November at our national network weekend. Congratulations you have completed your EIL Explore journey!