Overview

We would like to ensure that the Cloud-SPAN learning resources are accessible to everybody interested in developing their research and computing skills. We offer Diversity Scholarships and Hardship Scholarships to cover travel, childcare or general costs related to participating in training events. Please note, that all of our training courses and events are offered free of charge. 

Eligibility 

Diversity Scholarships

We offer Diversity Scholarships to enable members of underrepresented groups to participate in online- or in person training. It is still the case that women, members of the LGBTQ community, people with disabilities and those from ethnic-minorities or socially-disadvantaged groups are consistently underrepresented in research and HPC. 

To be eligible you must:

• identify as underrepresented in the scientific and/or coding communities 

• demonstrate that attendance at this training activity will benefit you and your career

• be working, or intending to work in, the UK research and innovation community

• demonstrate that you require financial support 

Hardship Scholarships

We offer Hardship Scholarships to people working, or intending to work in, the UK research and innovation community who are experiencing financial hardship and require financial assistance to participate in Cloud-SPAN training. 

You may be, for example: 

• a student 

• researcher with children, especially single parents

• a mature student with existing financial commitments- 

• from a low-income family

• a student that was previously in care (a ‘care leaver’)

• homeless 

To be eligible you must:

• demonstrate that you require financial support 

• demonstrate that attendance at this training activity will benefit you and your career

• be working, or intending to work in, the UK research and innovation community

How to apply 

Please submit the registration form for the activity that you would like to participate in and complete the scholarship section. You will need to include information regarding the following:

• why attending the training activity would help you

• the reason you require financial support and the amount needed

• your previous experience with genomics and cloud computing

Allocation of funding 

Applications will be reviewed by the Cloud-SPAN committee, applicants will be notified of all decisions 10 days after after the submission deadline. Successful applicants will need to complete an expense form and provide receipts to receive the funding. 

What the scholarship does not cover:

• Costs of the attendee’s own research such as Cloud computing or storage or software licenses

• Hardware required for the attendee’s own research such as computers 

• Costs of attending other training courses

The scholarship will be paid following the submission of expenses forms with receipts. 

View further details on the Criteria and allocation