Bell-Burnell studentship in Physics

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Key facts

  • Number of scholarships: 1
  • Value: £93,298
  • Opens: 4 December 2024
  • Deadline: 13 December 2024
  • Helps with: Equipment and study costs, Travel costs, Tuition fees
  • Duration: 42 months

Summary

The Institute of Physics Bell Burnell Graduate Scholarship Fund (BBGSF) aims to encourage greater diversity in Physics by supporting students from groups which are currently under-represented. The Department of Physics, as an Athena Swan award holder, is eligible to support to support a maximum of two scholarship applications.

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Eligibility

For the purpose of this fund the definition of under-represented groups in Physics refers to:

  • Women, students of Black-Caribbean, Black-African and other minority ethnic (BAME) heritage,
  • Students with disabilities, or who require additional funding to support inclusive learning,
  • LGBT+ students and students from disadvantaged backgrounds who may struggle to find the levels of funding needed to complete their studies.

People with qualifying refugee status who meet the above criteria are also encouraged to apply.

Levels eligibility:  A good first degree (min BSc 2:1) or equivalent in Physics or a related subject(s).

Subjects eligibility: Physics

Subject eligibility

Physics

Levels eligibility

Postgraduate Research

Study modes eligibility

Full Time

Fee Status

England or N. Ireland or Rep. Ireland or Wales, Home (Scottish)

Student type

Applicant

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Project details

This is a competitive studentship with a two-stage selection process:

  1. Selection by the Department of Physics (application deadline 13 December 2024)
  2. Selection by the Bell-Burnell Graduate Scholarship Fund (application deadline 20 January 2025)
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Further information

More information about the fund and the application process can be found on the Bell Burnell Graduate Scholarship Fund website or on Bell-Burnell-Guide.pdf (iop.org).

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How to apply

Candidates should upload the following information with their application:

  • A project abstract
  • A CV
  • A statement on Background and need for a BBGSF grant
  • A Personal statement