Nuffield Farming Scholarships Grant

Nuffield Farming Scholarships Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Nuffield Trust
Amount: Up to £15,000
Last Updated: December 16, 2024

Summary

The Nuffield Farming Scholarships provide an exceptional opportunity for individuals in the farming and rural industries to enhance their knowledge. Each year, about 20 scholars receive a bursary of £7,500 to pursue research globally for at least eight weeks. Upon returning, scholars share their findings through reports and presentations, contributing valuable insights to the sector. The program seeks passionate applicants aged 22-45 who are established in their careers and eager to make an impact.

Overview

Why & What Is A Nuffield Farming Scholarship? Nuffield Farming Scholarships are an amazing opportunity that can benefit careers, industry and business, as well as advancing personal development. We award approximately 20 individuals each year with the opportunity to research topics of interest in either farming, food, horticulture, forestry or any other countryside and ancillary industry. Scholars are able to travel anywhere in the world for a period of no less than 8 weeks to further their knowledge and understanding of their chosen study topic. On return from their travels, they present their findings, the conclusions they have reached and the recommendations to the industry in a variety of formats, including a written report and a presentation at the Annual Nuffield Farming Conference. The Scholars are also expected to use all other means at their disposal to spread the knowledge they have gained within their industry and beyond. A bursary of approximately £7,500 will be given towards the Scholars travel and subsistence expenses. In addition, the Trust and their individual award sponsor will meet their travel and expenses in relation to the Pre-Study Briefing and Contemporary Scholars Conference (CSC). The total value of an award is in excess of £13,000.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Applicants must work within the farming, food, horticulture, rural and associated industries or are in a position to influence these industries. Applicants must be aged between 22 and 45 years (the upper age limit is 45 on 31st July in the year of application). There is no requirement for academic qualifications. Applicants will already be well established in their career and demonstrate a passion for the industry they work in and be three years post tertiary education. Candidates must be resident in the UK and hold a UK passport or be working directly for UK agriculture. Applicants outside of the UK, please see the Nuffield International website for more information of their Scholarships. The Trust seeks people with very special qualities.

Ineligibility

Scholarships are not awarded to anyone in full-time education or to further research projects.