The 2023 edition of the Animal Welfare Student Scholarships Application is open. The Scholarships enable students to develop their interests in animal welfare science.
Participating Students will carry out their own project be it research or educational, with the aim of contributing to the growing knowledge of how best to assess, or improve, the welfare of animals (Farm animals, animals in zoos, pets, animals used in scientific research, or wild animals)
These projects may be carried out from any location around the world. However, in the event that the location of the study is not at the university or institute where the student is enrolled, there is a need for confirmation from the study host.
UFAW Animal Welfare Student Scholarships Funding
The UFAW Animal Welfare Student scholarship payments are usually made by cheque in GBP Sterling to applicants residing in the United Kingdom (UK) and by bank transfer to applicants outside of the UK.
Details of UFAW Animal Welfare Student Scholarships
- Type: Undergraduate and Masters
- Sponsor: UFAW (Universities Federation for Animal Welfare)
- Gender: Men and Women
- Status: Open
- Application Deadline: February 28, 2023
- Duration: This project Is completed during the July-September vacation and may be carried out at any time and usually last 4 to 8 weeks
About Universities Federation for Animal Welfare (UFAW)
The Universities Federation for Animal Welfare commonly called UFAW, is an animal welfare science society and a UK-registered scientific and educational charity.
Universities Federation for Animal Welfare works to improve animals’ lives by promoting and supporting developments in the science and technology that underpin advances in animal welfare. The Organization organizes both symposia, conferences and meetings, and publishes books, videos, technical reports and the quarterly peer-reviewed scientific journal Animal Welfare.
Benefits of UFAW Animal Welfare Student Scholarships
The benefits of UFAW Animal Welfare Student Scholarships include:
- Participating Students will be given a £250 per week subsistence allowance and
- A £100 per week for project expenses.
- Provision of Support for up to 8 weeks up to a maximum of £2800, although projects themselves may be longer than this.
Application Process for UFAW Animal Welfare Student Scholarships 2023?
- All interested and qualified candidates should visit the Universities Federation for Animal Welfare (UFAW) on: ufaw.onlinesurveys.ac.uk to apply
- Please Note that when submitting the application including all required documents, it should be sent in an email to [email protected]
- It is important to copy the main supervisor in the email, as they need confirmation from them that they are willing to take the student on.
- For more details, kindly visit the UFAW website at: https://www.ufaw.org.uk/animal-welfare-student-scholarships/animal-welfare-student-scholarships#faq-154
Eligibility Criteria for UFAW Animal Welfare Student Scholarships Qualification
- The Animal Welfare Student scholarship program is open to undergraduate or MSc students who are interested in carrying out a project in animal welfare
- Students must be studying at universities or colleges with a Universities Federation of Animal Welfare (UFAW) Link.
- PhD students are not eligible to apply for this UFAW Scholarship
Documents Required for Application
The application process consists of three parts which are mentioned below:
- Online: An online form with contact information and a summary of the project
- Project description: A well-detailed project description of up to 3 pages
- Curriculum vitae: A CV for the student applying (1-2 pages)
Application Deadline
February 28, 2023
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