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Research Informed Teaching Student Vacation Bursaries. Myra Conway School of Health and Life Sciences. What are student summer vacation bursaries?. 8-10 week research projects Over 20 different funding bodies Designed to provide students with a unique research experience.
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Research Informed Teaching Student Vacation Bursaries Myra Conway School of Health and Life Sciences
What are student summer vacation bursaries? • 8-10 week research projects • Over 20 different funding bodies • Designed to provide students with a unique research experience. • Preference given to students without prior research experience
Suitable Student What does the awarding body expect? Suitable Project Suitable Supervision Suitable Ethics etc Suitable Environment
Eligibility of students – BBSRC Selected students must be: • In the middle years of their first degree studies • Registered for a basic science or veterinary degree at a UK university • Expected to obtain a first or upper second class UK honours degree • Preference should be given to students who have not had previous research experience. http://www.bbsrc.ac.uk/funding/studentships/vacation_bursaries.html
What are the advantages to the student? • Application of techniques/subject areas – into context • Receive first hand experience working in areas of internationally leading research • Offers a unique insight into academic life • Promotes the ‘student experience’
Student experience Grant Proposal Technical execution Report writing Publication Oral Presentation
Research Informed Teaching • Foundation for their final year project • Preparation for final year subjects • Adds confidence • Extends their CV • Added value
Co-ordination of studentships within the Department of Applied Science • Advertised alongside our placements • Students selected by application/interview if necessary • Identify potential future candidates for PhD studentships.
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