The scheme
The bursary scheme aims to:
- strengthen research capacity of University academic staff and PhD students by facilitating training and skill transfer
- support excellent research by linking University researchers with related researchers and their groups at other research institutes for exploratory research (benefiting the PhD student by potentially enriching, diversifying or increasing the robustness of the research)
- foster and catalyse long-term research links between both parties to ensure sustainable research capacity and benefit to the University research community in the longer term.
Annually, the scheme will award up to £1,500 to each successful applicant, likely supporting around three research visits to UK destinations each year (the actual number of visits supported will be determined by the total amount of funding available versus the amounts applied for). Visits are expected to last two weeks or more. Applications for overseas research visits must respect the maximum award but can be supplemented by alternate sources of funding.
Selection will be based predominantly on added value to the PhD studentship, to the UoP academic supervisor(s) and to the University as a whole, in terms of strengthening longer-term collaborative relationships with the research partner.
Applications must be made using the specified form, providing full details of the proposed activity and an anticipated cost breakdown. A written report (1,000 words) must be submitted upon the completion of the activity.
Applications should be submitted to
marineinstitute@plymouth.ac.uk by the deadline below. We anticipate contacting applicants regarding the outcome within a few weeks from the deadline.
Applications
This scheme has been delayed for launch until the 2025–2026 academic year.
