Saltire Society International Travel Bursaries 2015 - In partnership with British Council Scotland

Saltire
Society
International
Travel
Bursaries
2015
             In partnership with
       British Council Scotland

The Saltire Society International Travel Bursaries 2015

The Saltire Society International Travel Bursaries were established in 2013, offering the opportunity for
a student to research and explore an idea and make contacts on an international learning journey/study visit.

The bursaries are open to students currently studying at (or recently graduated from) a Scottish universites
and whose area of study reflects one of the bursary categories below.

This bursary is granted through the generous sponsorship of the British Council Scotland. An award of £1500
will enable the winner to pursue a proejct or study that has an international element and requires overseas
travel.

The shortlist and winning entry will be chosen by an adjudication panel of experts in the relevent
field.

The Saltire Society International Travel Bursary categories are:

•      Architecture

•      Arts and Crafts in Architecture

•      Civil Engineering

•      Creative Writing

•      Music

‘I was thrilled to win the Saltire International Travel Award last year. To be able to travel to Catalonia
and learn more about the local music, language and culture is the opportunity of a lifetime. Having
studied Scottish musical heritage in Plockton, I’m really excited to learn what comparisons can be drawn
between the very different traditions of Scotland and Catalonia.’

                                                                       Innes White, music bursary winner

The Saltire Society International Travel Bursaries 2015

How to Apply
To apply for funding applicants must submit:
•      A completed application.
•      A proposal of no more than 500 words describing how the bursary would be put to use, detailing their
       project and the need for funding.
•      Examples of work
•      Biography of not more than 500 words
Applications Open: 29th April 2015
Applications Close: 12noon on 25th May 2015
Please note: applications will NOT be considered after the closing date.

Completed applications should be sent to: saltire@saltiresociety.org.uk
Files larger than 2mb should be sent via wetranser

Eligibilty
In order to qualify for an International Travel Bursary students need to:
•        Be a current or recently graduated (no more than 12 months) student from a Scottish University.
•        Have been resident and/or studied in Scotland for the last five years.

Criteria
All applications will be reviewed by a committee who will make awards based on the following criteria:

•       Links to the applicant’s study, personal, research or career ambitions
•       Wider benefit for the exchange of ideas and information
•       Sustainability of research, e.g. demonstrably leading to further research bids, collaborative projects,
        significant publications, or access to new research funds
•       The contribution that the application will make to the Saltire Society's and British Council Scotland's
        Internationalisation strategies.

References
Please ensure that you discuss your application with a potential referee. If your application is shortlisted for
consideration by the adjudication panel, a reference will be sought from one of your referee.
What can be funded?
Funding can be used for travel (economy only), accommodation, subsistence and other necessary costs for an
overseas visit.
There is no set format for your visit/project and examples of activity that could be funded include:
•       Study visits to countries that are linked to your field of study or research
•       International placements, internships or volunteering opportunities that are linked to your field of
        study or research or to your career ambitions
•      Attendance at conferences or similar events
•      Study at foreign archives and libraries
•      Senior level departmental/cross-departmental delegations
•      Projects incorporating a research mobility component for early career researchers
•      Individual or group research visits

The Saltire Society International Travel Bursaries 2015

The winner will be expected to:
•     Attend the Saltire Celebrates event in 2016 and discuss their
      winning project alongside fellow bursary winners.
•     Embark on their travels and project within 12 months of receiving the bursary.
•     Commit to sharing their travel experiences through regular Facebook, Twitter and blog updates for
      use by the Saltire Society and British Council Scotland.

 Payment of Bursary:
 Should you be successful, 75% of the bursary will be paid on commencement of project. The remaining
 25% will be paid once the project has been completed and all above requirements fulfilled.

 Membership of the Saltire Society
 All entrants will receive one year’s membership of the Society. Each shortlisted entry will receive a
 certificate from the Saltire Society indicating the distinction of achievement and of the selection process
 and award.

 Announcement
 Entrants will be informed of the date that the bursary winner, and any commendations and special
 mentions (in the form of a certificate) will be announced.

The Saltire Society International Travel Bursaries 2015
Application Form

University attended

 Name of Entrant

Address Including Postcode

 Telephone

Email

 Degree and what stage you are at

 Referee name and contact details (including email and telephone)

Also enclosed:

        Proposal of not more that 500 words

        Examples of Work

        Biography of not more that 500 words

I confirm that all the information in thie application is true and accurate.

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