Geoffrey Oldham Memorial Scholarships in Science Policy Research at University of Sussex

Two scholarships worth £10,000 each are available for students taking an eligible Masters degree at the University of Sussex's Science Policy Research Unit (SPRU). The awards honour Geoffrey Oldham, who co-founded SPRU in 1966 and later served as its Director from 1982. His work focused on science and technology policy in developing countries.

• Host: Science Policy Research Unit (SPRU) at the University of Sussex
• Level: Masters degree
• Study destination: UK
• Deadline: 1 June 2020 23:59 (GMT)
• Awards: 2 scholarships
• Value: £10,000 each toward tuition fees
• Open to: students from all countries

Science Policy Research Unit (SPRU) at the University of Sussex

Masters degree in courses under Science Policy Research Unit (SPRU):

• Energy Policy MSc
• Project Management MSc
• Science and Technology Policy MSc
• Strategic Innovation Management MSc or
• Sustainable Development MSc.

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Students from all countries

Each scholarship is worth £10,000, which will be used towards tuition fee reduction.

Eligible applicants are those who have accepted an offer of a full time place on 1 of the eligible Masters courses in SPRU (see above).

You are not eligible for this scholarship if you already have another Sussex scholarship.

Applications are currently closed.

You can only apply for this scholarship after you have accepted an offer of a place on an eligible course. You will need to have excellent academic scores to date and need to provide a statement of academic interests. This statement will be assessed on the following information you furnish in the statement:

• clear and specific goals with what you aim to do after you finish your Masters
• significant work experience or extra-curricular activities related to your chosen Masters and
• how your research interests will contribute to furthering Geoffrey Oldham's work on Science and Technology and Gender.

Complete the application form on the official website to apply.

The application deadline for the scholarship is 1 June 2020 23:59 (GMT).

We will contact all applicants when a final decision has been made, and you should receive a decision by the end of July 2020.

It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

• Who can apply for the Geoffrey Oldham Memorial Scholarships? Students from all countries who have accepted an offer of a full time place on one of the eligible Masters courses in SPRU. You are not eligible if you already have another Sussex scholarship.
• What does the scholarship cover? Each scholarship is worth £10,000 and is applied toward tuition fee reduction.
• How many scholarships are available? Two scholarships are offered.
• When is the deadline? The application deadline is 1 June 2020 23:59 (GMT).
• How do I apply? You must first accept an offer of a place on an eligible course, then submit a statement of academic interests via the application form on the official website. Full details are on the official website.

• Read the official scholarship guidelines carefully before you start your application.
• Prepare your statement of academic interests early and make sure it addresses the three points listed.
• Check the English language requirements for your chosen Masters course and allow time for any tests.
• Keep copies of your academic transcripts and offer letter ready, as you may need to upload them.