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Education Links

Please use this page to find links to other education projects, funding for space and astronomy projects and work experience in the space science area.

Astronomy resources

• The UK Space Agency Resources for teachers and careers advice from the UK's own space agency.
• The UK Space Education Office A one-stop shop for teachers interested in astronomy and space.

Work experience

• The Nuffield Foundation Offers funding for students (aged 16 and above) to work alongside scientists through their 'Science Bursaries for Schools and Colleges' scheme.
• European Space Agency ESA offers internships for undergraduate level students (student placement scheme) and one-year training contracts for graduate students.
• The UK Space Agency List of UK summer schools and opportunities for students.

Funding for new projects

• The Science and Technology Facilities Council Various funding schemes are available to support projects in the areas of astronomy and particle physics. If you would you like support on an application please feel free to contact us.
• The UK Space Agency The 'Space for All' funding scheme gives up to £5000 for groups to promote the UK's space programme.
• The Royal Society A grant scheme offering up to £ 3,000 to facilitate schools working on projects with scientists.
• The Institute of Physics A grant scheme offering up to £400 for small-scale projects which promote physics.
• The Royal Academy of Engineering Ingenious scheme Grants of £3,000 to £ 30,000 available for projects or Fellowships to enable public engagement with engineering activities.

Access to telescopes

• The Faulkes Telescope Project Real-time access to robotic telescopes (free for school use).
• The National Schools' Observatory Access to robotic telescopes via image requests.