Academic Bursary

1. Purpose of the Bursary

• To support eligible academic staff in obtaining professional registration by contributing towards the costs of relevant training, application fees, mentoring, or other approved development activities.
• To promote professional standards within higher education and to support institutions in meeting the requirements and expectations of the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM) for the maintenance of accreditation of relevant academic programmes. 

2. Bursary amount

4 x £2,500 bursaries are available for award. 

4. Scope of Funding

The bursary may cover costs related to achieving professional registration, such as: 

• Training courses or workshops. 
• Mentoring or coaching services. 
• Study materials or resources. 
• Fees for assessments or evaluations required for registration. 

In some instances, the IHE may, at its discretion, pay directly for approved training, materials, goods, equipment, or services to be funded by the bursary. 

5. Eligibility Criteria

To apply for the bursary, applicants must: 

• Working in Academia (teaching or non teaching) in the delivery of civil engineering degrees;
• Be a current member of the IHE; 
• Demonstrate genuine intent to pursue professional registration at IEng or CEng level with the IHE;  
• Be actively working towards fulfilling the professional registration requirements (e.g. have relevant experience, qualifications, and/or training). 
• Have the support of two Sponsors who can confirm suitability / readiness for application and review; 
• Meet the eligibility requirements for professional registration. 
• For those with international qualifications, must possess UK ENIC Statement of Comparability 

6. Application Process

Candidates will apply online and must provide: 

• a personal statement (no more than 750 words) outlining: 
  • Career goals and motivation for professional registration; 
  • Steps taken to date towards registration; 
  • How the bursary will help achieve registration; and 
  • What impact successful professional registration will have. 

• Evidence of eligibility for professional registration (eg. degree certificate, UK ENIC statement etc); 
• Evidence of how the bursary will be spent (eg. training/course details, quotations, price lists, calculation sheets etc); 
• Timeline for submitting application and sitting professional review 
• CPD records for the previous 24 months; and 
• Supporting statements from two sponsors to verify candidate’s development and commitment to professional registration.  

7. Assessment Criteria

Applications will be assessed based on the following: 

• Clear demonstration of intent and commitment to professional registration. 
• Financial need and lack of alternative funding sources. 
• Feasibility and relevance of the proposed use of the bursary. 

8. Selection Process

Applications will be reviewed by a panel of industry professionals and academics from the IHE Board.  

Award decisions will be based on the assessment criteria above. The decision of the panel is final.

9. Terms and Conditions

Bursary recipients must: 

• Use the funds solely for the approved purpose outlined in their application.  
• Provide receipts or evidence of expenditure where applicable. 
• Agree to adhere to the deadlines and requirements for professional registration. 
• Undertake a Professional Review interview within 12 months of receiving funds. 
• Be a member of the IHE for at least six months prior to application.
• Agree that, if awarded a bursary, the IHE may use their name and details of their bursary application for the purposes of announcing, publicising, and promoting the bursary award, including on its website, newsletters, press releases, and social media channels.

The IHE reserves the right to discharge all or part of a bursary award by making payment directly to a training provider, supplier, or other relevant third party for approved training, materials, goods, equipment, or services. 

The deadline for submissions is Friday 9th October 2026 at 5pm. 

Failure to comply with these terms may result in recovery of the bursary funds. 

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