MSc Fusion Energy Science & Technologies Bursaries
The aim of this bursary scheme is to improve the diversity of the fusion workforce. We particularly encourage applications from applicants who identify as women, who are underrepresented within the MSc Fusion Energy Science and Technologies course.
Applications for 2026/27 are open until Thursday 4 June 2026, 2pm BST
These bursaries are designed to support students with living costs and are supported via the FOSTER programme.
The aim of this bursary scheme is to improve the diversity of the fusion workforce. We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as women, who are underrepresented within the MSc Fusion Energy Science and Technologies course.
To be considered for this bursary you must have a conditional or unconditional offer to study the MSc Fusion Energy Science and Technologies at the University of York starting on 21 September 2026.
Please consider applying for the bursary if:
- you already have an offer to start the MSc Fusion Energy Science and Technologies course in September 2026, but are unable to accept the offer due to financial constraints; or
- you haven't yet applied to the MSc Fusion Energy Science and Technologies course due to financial constraints (to be considered for the bursary you will need to hold an offer by 4 June 2026 – we would therefore recommend you apply for the course as soon as possible).
MSc Fusion Energy Science & Technologies Bursaries contact details
Eligibility
Open to UK (home) students only.
To be considered for the scholarship you must have a conditional or unconditional offer from the University of York for September 2026 for the MSc Fusion Energy Science and Technologies.
The aim of this bursary scheme is to improve the diversity of the fusion workforce. We particularly encourage bursary applications from applicants who identify as women, who are underrepresented within the MSc Fusion Energy Science and Technologies course.
How to apply
Application deadline: Thursday 4 June 2026, 2pm BST
To apply for this bursary please complete the application form before the deadline.
If you have questions about the application process for this bursary please contact: phys-mscfe-admin@york.ac.uk.
How we allocate
This is a competitive process. Bursary applications will be assessed by a panel of University of York staff based on:
- the applicant’s interest in fusion energy and understanding of its societal importance,
- the panel’s evaluation of the personal statement provided,
- the extent to which the applicant meets this bursary scheme’s priority under-represented characteristics.
We’ll aim to be in touch by email with the outcome of your application on or before 15 June 2026.
Terms and conditions
If a student is unable to take up their place on the course in September 2026, or withdraws before the first bursary instalment, their bursary award will be cancelled.
Bursaries will be paid in three instalments across the academic year.
Bursary payments will be subject to a student’s continued registration at each instalment point. If a student’s registration on the MSc Fusion Energy Science and Technologies ends prematurely, they will be ineligible for any remaining instalments.
Please also see the privacy notice for this bursary scheme (below).
Privacy notice
This privacy notice is for applicants to the MSc Fusion Energy Science & Technologies bursary scheme. It sets out the ways in which the University of York gathers, uses, stores and shares your data. For the purposes of this privacy notice, University of York is the Data Controller as defined in the General Data Protection Regulation. We are registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office (registration number is: Z4855807).
Where do we get your data from?
We get the information directly from you when you submit the application form.
We will use the Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) database, based on the postcode you provide in the “About You” section of the application form.
What data do we have?
We collect information about you via the application form including your name and email address, as well as widening participation and special category data about you.
If you are offered bursary funding, we will also collect bank details and other payment information to allow us to administer the scheme.
What is our legal basis for processing your data?
Typically, data will be processed:
- on the grounds of contractual requirement or to take steps to enter into a contract, eg to deliver the bursary scheme
- because it is necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest
- because you have given your consent or, in the case of special category data, your explicit consent
- because we have a legitimate interest to do so e.g. to better understand the effectiveness of this bursary scheme.
How do we use your data?
The information you provide is used by University of York to process your bursary application and make decisions about who to offer bursary funding to.
Anonymised information (application form responses without names or email addresses) will be shared with the panel deciding who to allocate funding to. The panel will be made up of members of staff from University of York. The panel will score your application, based on the information you provide and their evaluation of your personal statements.
Application, special category and widening participation data will also be statistically analysed and used to understand whether the bursary scheme is achieving its goals.
If you are successful, we will contact you for additional information, eg bank details and payment information to allow us to administer the scheme.
Who do we share your data with?
This bursary scheme is supported via the FOSTER programme. We will share names and University of York email addresses of the bursary recipients with the FOSTER team at UKAEA. We will also share top level data with the FOSTER team at UKAEA, such as the number of applications, the scoring profile across the applications, and how we came to make decisions on allocating the bursaries.
Additional privacy information
For additional information about how the University keeps your information secure and your rights, please see, General Privacy Notice.
If you have any questions about this privacy notice or concerns about how your data is being processed, please contact the MSc Fusion Energy Science and Technologies team at phys-mscfe-admin@york.ac.uk or the University’s Data Protection Officer at dataprotection@york.ac.uk.