Overview of the Nuffield Scholarship Scheme
The Nuffield Science Bursary Scheme is an initiative set up by a charitable organisation, the Nuffield Foundation (www.nuffieldfoundation.org).
The scheme enables first-year sixth formers who are interested in science to carry out a 4-week placement during July and August.
 2011 Nuffield Scholars from JIC and TGAC |
At JIC, Nuffield scholars work alongside scientists, contribute to projects and learn about lab work and scientific research. All students who take part in the scheme (at JIC there are usually about 10 each year) are required to write a brief project report and to complete a questionnaire and at JIC students also give a talk/presentation on their project to their fellow Nuffield students and supervisors. At the end of the placement the students receive a bursary payment from the Nuffield Foundation.
The scheme is run by 18 Nuffield Regional Co-ordinators. In Norfolk, it is administered through the NWES Exchange.
Applications forwarded to JIC by The NWES Exchange are considered by an ad-hoc committee of scientists coordinated by Professor Alison Smith. Selection criteria include the perceived benefit to the student to be derived from a research experience at JIC, the student’s academic attainment and a recommendation from school. The committee are keen to include as wide a range of schools as possible.
Please contact Jan Cockburn for further information and to find out how to apply.
Jan Cockburn
Education Projects Manager
NWES Exchange
Tel: 01603 227875
Email: jan.cockburn@nweswow.co.uk
Address for all correspondence: NWES Exchange, 4B Guildhall Hill, Norwich, NR2 1JH