Purpose
Overseas Scholarships are to enable workers from other countries the opportunity to work in UK Departments for up to six months.
Value
Successful candidates will be paid a grant of £1,000 per calendar month for a maximum of 6 months. The host institution will receive a consumables grant of £200 per calendar month for the duration of the scholarship.
The Society will reimburse the cost of return air fares and travel via the most economical route. Candidates will be asked to seek approval of travel costs in advance.
Payment
Payment will be made direct to the host institution who will adminster the grant on behalf of the overseas scholar. Payment is made upon receipt of an official invoice from the Secretary/Finance Officer of the Institution where the applicant is based.
Conditions
Overseas Scholarships are subject to the usual Terms and Conditions for the BSAC Grants Programme. Successful applicants are required to submit a 500 word written report to the Secretary of the Grants Committee on completion of their project, and to forward details of any publications arising from the work undertaken.
Submission deadline: 1 November
Award date: May of the following year
How to apply
Applications for Overseas Scholarships should be made to the Society’s HQ using the official application form available on this page. APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY TO: tguise@bsac.org.uk
