At their meeting in April 2023, the Trustees of the Foundation agreed to fund a Travel Bursary Scheme at Downing College to run for four years. This is open to postgraduate students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) subjects. The scholarship contributes towards the cost of national and international travel to academic conferences or meetings.
The first recipient of the scholarship was Qi Wang who attended two conferences during the summer of 2023. Qi Wang spoke about the award: “Attending my first conference was an exceptional opportunity that allowed me to not only showcase my research work but also actively engage with fellow researchers within the broader applied superconductivity community. As a doctoral student, this experience held paramount significance, as it provided me with a platform to stay abreast of the latest developments and discoveries within my field, while also facilitating valuable networking opportunities with peers and experienced professionals.“