UK Government Scholarships for Ocean Country Partnership Program 2023
Applications are now being accepted from qualified candidates for the Ocean Country Partnership Programme Scholarships offered by the UK government. Students who intend to enroll in Master’s- and PhD-level programs at UK universities can apply for these grants.
Description of the scholarship:
For students from the South Pacific, the Ocean Country Partnership Programme (OCPP) Scholarships, financed by the UK’s Blue Planet Fund, present an exceptional chance to pursue a fully funded Master’s or Ph.D. in marine research.
All life on Earth depends on the oceans, which also provide livelihoods, food security, and cultural traditions for populations all over the world. However, the buildup of marine pollution has emerged as one of the most urgent environmental challenges of our day and is endangering delicate undersea habitats more and more.
In order to combat marine pollution and develop solutions that allow for the sustainable use of marine resources, universities and researchers who work there have a crucial role to play.
College Degree:
High-caliber study and invention in the area of marine pollution will be supported by the OCPP scholarships. These are designed for early- to mid-career researchers from the Solomon Islands or Vanuatu who wish to pursue careers in marine science. Residents of other Pacific Island countries may also apply to the Ph.D. program.
The scholarships, which are being offered by the University of the South Pacific, will allow students from the region to make use of their local expertise, carry out important research, and contribute to the creation of solutions to issues relating to the maritime environment.
The scholarships’ main objective is to fund scientific studies that will advance the preservation and responsible management of marine resources. With the help of this inaugural batch of OCPP Scholarships, partner nations in the South Pacific will be better able to combat marine pollution, advance sustainable resource management, and improve responses to problems with the marine environment.
Numerous prospective projects and areas of study may be made possible by the scholarships, including:
- Improving livelihoods and creating healthier habitats by taking steps to reduce marine pollution from land- and water-based sources.
- The gathering of data, the creation of tools and technologies, the analysis and modeling of data, and the effects of pollution on marine life, habitats, and people.
- Applications are accepted under the OCPP marine pollution theme, which includes applications for all types of pollution, including chemical and heavy metal pollution, nutrient and eutrophication pollution, microbiological pollutants, pathogens, and marine litter.
Available Topics
As a Master’s
The following fields are available for master’s applications from residents of the Solomon Islands and Vanuatu:
- Environmental Management, MA
- MA in Geography
- MA Marine Management
- Master of Agriculture
- Biology MSc
- MSc Chemistry
- MSc Environmental Science
- MSc Earth Science
- Geospatial Science MSc
- Marine Science MSc
PhD
The following nations’ nationals are qualified to apply for PhDs in these fields: Cook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, Niue, Tokelau, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu, but only if their studies are specifically focused on or directly related to Vanuatu or the Solomon Islands.
- Agriculture PhD
- Biology Ph.D.
- Chemistry PhD
- Earth science PhD
- Environmental Management PhD
- Environmental Science Ph.D.
- Ph.D. in Geography
- Marine Management PhD
- Marine Science PhD
Benefits of the scholarship
For Masters students and Ph.D. applicants, scholarships will be given out over a period of three years rather than 18 months. Each successful applicant is qualified for:
- Tuition costs (including all other costs and medical costs)
- Living stipend
- Grant for research funding
- A travel grant (according to need)
- maternity, disability, and dependent care expenses (on a case-by-case basis)
Eligibility Requirements
- The Solomon Islands or Vanuatu should be the applicant’s country of citizenship and primary residence for the Master’s program.
- Applicants from other Pacific Island nations (Cook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, Niue, Tokelau, Samoa, Tonga, and Tuvalu) will be considered for Ph.D. studies, but only if their research will directly benefit Vanuatu or the Solomon Islands.
- Should be employed in the field of environment, fisheries, or aquaculture science or have substantial experience there.
- Must possess a bachelor’s or undergraduate degree.
- Should suggest a research topic that is fresh, relevant, and likely to have an influence that can be readily seen beyond the academic world.
- Applicants must be accepted into the host University’s postgraduate program in order to be considered.
Application Process:
For consideration, applications must be submitted through the online application form. To create an ACU account, click “Get Started” in the top right corner of the application login page if you don’t already have one.
Before beginning their application, we strongly suggest that applicants read the application advice and frequently asked questions (FAQs) thoroughly.
Applications can be submitted now through November 3, 2023.
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