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As a member of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, you can apply for financial support to help you develop your skills and continue your professional development, wherever you live in the world.
Perhaps, in order to develop your career as an engineer, you feel you need to develop your English speaking and writing?
Or maybe you are returning to study, to improve your career options?
The Institution’s awards can help you cover the cost of courses, around the world, that help you gain special engineering experience. It should be noted that the application form you must complete is in English. If you are applying for a Foreign Language course award, and if you feel appropriate and necessary, add a disclaimer in the form.
Courses or activities you could do, include:
- Return to study courses
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Technical skills courses
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Foreign language coursesv
Communication and presentational skills courses
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Overseas placements (which are non-compulsory placements)
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Company visits
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Specialist seminars and lectures
The Institution can award grants of up to £1,000 (or up to £2,000 for overseas placements).
To be eligible for a grant you must be a member of the Institution and provide three references to support your application. Your application will not be considered until we have received your three supporting references from your referees.
You must submit your completed application form at least one month before the event.
You cannot submit an application for a grant after the event or activity has taken place.
You can apply for a grant at any time during the year.
Find out more about the Institution’s skills and continuing professional development awards.
Contact our prizes and awards team if you any questions about our awards, scholarships or prizes at awards@imeche.org.