UKAEA (FOSTER) Fusion Sector Access Bursaries Cohort 2
Funding
£39,999 – £40,000
Deadline
9 November 2026
Location
England
Applications
Deadline: 9 November 2026
Overview
This bursary scheme helps UK universities fund living costs for Master's students studying fusion-related subjects. Each eligible UK university can apply for four fixed-value bursaries. The bursaries go to students from under-represented groups who face financial or other barriers to accessing fusion training. The total funding per university is around £40,000, covering four bursaries. The deadline to apply is 9 November 2026.
Requirements to check
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Applicant must be a UK university
- University must offer a Master's course with sufficient fusion-specific content
- Funding is limited to four fixed-value bursaries per university
- Bursaries must be awarded to students meeting widening participation criteria
- Students must be UK (home) fee status
This summary may not include every exclusion. Check the full eligibility rules, including who and what the funder will not support.
This grant is for UK universities offering Master's courses with significant fusion-specific content. Universities apply to receive funding, which they then award to eligible students from under-represented groups. It is not for individual students to apply directly, and it is not for organisations outside higher education.
Regions
Full details from United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority
The UKAEA (FOSTER) Fusion Sector Access Bursaries (Cohort 2) provides financial support towards living expenses for eligible UK (home) students undertaking Master’s-level training in fusion-specific subjects. The scheme aims to widen participation by supporting students from under-represented groups who may face financial or perceived barriers to accessing fusion-specific Master’s training. Each eligible UK university can apply for funding for four fixed-value bursaries, which will be awarded to students meeting the scheme’s widening participation criteria. The Grant will be managed by successful UK host universities offering eligible Master’s courses with sufficient fusion-specific content *Please note: UKAEA will only be awarding four fixed-value bursaries per university.
UK universities apply on behalf of their eligible Master's students. The university must offer a Master's course with sufficient fusion-specific content. Contact the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority for application details.
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