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Congratulations to all the Nuffield students who took part in the Big Bang Fair from 4-6 March. Nuffield students were again successful in many of the categories including the Nuffield Foundation Stockholm International Youth Science Seminar Prize. To read more, please click here.
The scheme
Nuffield Science Bursaries offer up to 1000 funded places a year, so that students across the UK can get an insight into the world of scientific research and development, including areas of technology, engineering and maths.
We offer bursaries to first year post-16 science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) students in England, Northern Ireland, Wales and Scotland.
Nina Klein during her Physics placement at Royal HollowayThrough the scheme, students take part in STEM based projects, lasting 4-6 weeks, in universities, industry or research institutions during the summer holidays. Students work alongside practising scientists, technologist, engineers and mathematicians.
Who is eligible to apply
Anyone in the first year of an Advanced or Higher STEM course (KS5) may apply. This includes vocational as well as academic courses.
The projects
Thomas Moens worked at Advanced Pest Solutions in ScotlandUnlike work experience schemes, students carry out projects which are well defined from the start and have an outcome that is achievable within the time available and which will make a contribution to the work of the host organisation.
How to find out more
Contact your Nuffield Coordinator to register your interest and choose one of two ways to set up a placement:
- arrange your own project placement with the help of teachers and organisations
- apply for a project placement that has already been set up.
It is advisable to apply for a bursary placement in the Autumn term, as places are limited and demand is often high.
Last Updated Thu, 30 April 2009
