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Overview
The scheme 
Andrew Nash from Lomond School who took a 5-week bursary placement in Summer 2008 at the Scottish Association for Marine Science
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.
The scheme helps students to 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 may apply. This includes vocational as well as academic courses.
The projects
Unlike 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 Tue, 6 January 2009
