Application for West P&I Science Bursary at the National Oceanography Centre

The West Seagoing Science Bursary provides financial support to enable post-graduate students in the field of marine science or oceanography to take part in a three-month mentoring opportunity with scientists from the UK’s National Oceanography Centre (NOC).

This mentoring Bursary will take place in virtual form, consisting of an exclusive workshop in October 2025 followed by three months of support and mentoring meetings. All recipients of the virtual bursary will receive a completion certificate. We actively encourage applications from students from developing countries.

Our 2025 mentoring Bursaries will be awarded through a competitive selection process, and you can apply using this form. It is essential that Bursary applicants are registered as students for the period of the Bursary, and that permission is given by your supervisor. To be eligible for a West P&I Bursary you must be in postgraduate education (Masters level or PhD) and have good written and verbal English.

Two of the chosen applicants will be invited to extend the programme and gain practical experience of ship borne science, joining a research cruise in 2026 alongside NOC staff. This Bursary will provide the financial support needed for travel. The two applicants for this unique opportunity will be selected once the virtual mentoring programme has begun.

Applicants are encouraged to contact NOC to discuss the application before submitting. You can send an email to WestPandIBursary@noc.ac.uk and we will answer your queries or put you in touch with suitable researchers at NOC who can help. Please only apply if you are able to attend both the virtual mentoring AND in-person cruise.

Applications for the West P&I Seagoing Science Bursary open once every two years.

The deadline for applications is 1st August 2025. Please send your completed application form and your CV by email to WestPandIBursary@noc.ac.uk.

Please send your completed application form and your CV by email to WestPandIBursary@noc.ac.uk

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