IMarEST Student Bursaries

Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST) bursaries are targeted at undergraduate and postgraduate students, cadets and apprentices studying or working in marine engineering, marine science and marine technology, and related topics. The purpose of the bursaries is to encourage and support IMarEST student members to work on technical research projects or community-based projects.

The funding can be used to support planned or existing projects, such as activities and events, promoting marine engineering, science and technology as a career, undertaking research in the country of residence or overseas, or undertaking other voluntary activities.

The bursary can be used to fund any resources required, including travel, materials etc. In return, the awardees will need to work with the IMarEST to promote and report on their activity. Through working together, the aim is to promote the benefit of marine engineering, science and technology; raise awareness of the importance of the oceans and the public benefits provided by ocean service; and raise the profile of marine engineering, science, technology and the IMarEST. Recipients will also be asked to deliver a presentation at an appropriate location and support social media and communications activities.

To apply an individual must be:

• A current IMarEST Student (SIMarEST) member*;
• Enrolled on a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate course, or undertaking a cadetship or apprenticeship at the time of application;
• Studying topics or working (if an apprentice) in a field related to marine engineering, science or technology.

• Student membership is free to all undergraduate and postgraduate students, all cadets and apprentices for the duration of full-time studies/cadetship/apprenticeship, and can be applied for on the IMarEST website.