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Benefits of the Nuffield Foundation Bursary scheme
The Nuffield Foundation Bursaries scheme can only run with your help. Project providers support students by offering 4 to 6 week placements. Providers assign a mentor to students to help induct them into their organisation but students are expected to work independently with supervision (depending upon the work environment and particular hazards).
Many organisation find the scheme beneficial in enabling faster progress on research and other goals and in carrying out projects which might otherwise have been shelved due to lack of personnel.
Student placements also benefit project providers by:
- Inspiring local students to move on to higher education in the region, increasing the number of local students.
- Providing assistance with research projects which might not be possible otherwise.
- As a recruitment opportunity. Addresses the shortfall in the local skilled workforce and gives you an opportunity to showcase your company to potential future employees.
- Offers an ideal opportunity to develop your staff through managing and mentoring students on placement.
- Increases your social community profile and corporate image.
- Students on placement can be great for staff moral providing fresh ideas, enthusiasm and the opportunity to look at job roles in a new light.
