The Marine Technology Trust (MTT) has opened applications for the 2024 round of bursaries awards for marine technology students based in the UK and undertaking summer internships.
The Trust currently funds internships for 10 students every year, chosen from those studying marine engineering, ocean engineering or ship science on an IMarEST or RINA accredited degree in the UK.
Since 2005, 67 different companies and organisations have accommodated students on placements funded by the Marine Technology Trust. The charity is now looking to expand the scale and size of the awards it makes, with a plan to prioritise the transition of the marine industry to digitalisation, clean shipping, automation and decarbonisation.
Trustee, Rosalind Blazejczyk who is also naval architect, founder and managing partner of Solis Marine said: “We are delighted to announce the opening of applications for this year’s bursaries. Now increased to £1,000, the awards are an important part of our work towards retaining talent in the marine technology sector and will make a tangible difference in supporting more students to take on internship placements.”
“As we look to a future of decarbonisation, clean shipping and alternative fuels, we see an important role for the Trust in supporting the development and growth of carbon neutral technologies, addressing key challenges and opportunities as we move towards the 2050 climate neutral goal.”
Interested students can submit their applications through the MTT website.
Applications for the awards close on 15 May 2024.
https://marinetechnologytrust.org/
About the Marine Technology Trust
Formed in 1991, the Trust works to foster and promote education, training and research for young people in the field of marine technology. The bursaries awarded reflect both the traditional engineering disciplines and emerging areas, including autonomous ships and data-led marine technologies.