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Environmental Student Research Project Support Fund

The Birkbeck Environmental Student Research Project Support Fund is intended to support project-related expenses for taught master's students who are exploring environmental issues as part of their dissertation/independent research project, on any programme.

This may include fees to access specialist databases, or travel to field sites, archives or labs.

The fund will incentivise environmentally sustainable choices, which are often not the most economical choice. For example, in the context of travel, air fares may cost far less than train journeys in Europe. There may also be other scenarios such as the increased expense when sourcing sustainable materials to create a prototype or educational artefact.

Awards of up to £750 will be available on a competitive basis to support students in making sustainable choices and to complete impactful research.

Eligibility criteria

  • To apply for this support fund you must:
    • be enrolled on a Birkbeck taught master’s course in 2024/5
    • be undertaking a research project in 2024/25 that you have designed yourself, relating to environmental issues
    • have made provision to cover any project costs beyond the amount of this award
    • be up to date with fee payments and not a debtor to the College
    • have had your project reviewed by a member of staff (e.g. your supervisor) who is happy to support your application.

How to apply

Deadline

  • The application deadline is Sunday 26th January 2025.

Contact

  • If you have any questions regarding this fund, please contact .