Skip to Content

School of Biological Sciences

The Denis Lynn Scholarship for Sustainable Food Innovation 
Deadline: 28 February, 2023
Level of Study
Postgraduate Taught
Country Group
GB, NI, ROI
Funding Amount
Up to £20,000
Application Status
Closed

Eligibility summary

  • Level of StudyPostgraduate Taught

Overview

The Denis Lynn Scholarship for Sustainable Food Innovation

Finnebrogue Artisan is pleased to establish this scholarship in memory of their founder, Denis Lynn. Denis was the leading food innovator of his generation, who had an infectious passion for delivering positive change for the planet and its people. This scholarship has been established to support the next generation of food innovators.

The Scholarship will be awarded by Finnebrogue Artisan for three years (one scholarship per year), commencing in the 2023/24 academic year and is open to students studying Masters in Advanced Food Safety.

During, and at the end of, the award period, the scholar may have the opportunity to gain employment within the Finnebrogue Innovation Hub

Further Information

Funding Towards

Living Costs / Stipend, Tuition Fees

Funding Body

Finnebrogue Artisan

Funding Amount

Up to £20,000

The Denis Lynn Scholarship for Sustainable Food Innovation includes tuition fees for a one year Masters, living expenses and placement expenses. The successful student will undertake two placement programmes during the year, one with Finnebrogue and one with Foundation Earth. The student will also be supported by Finnebrogue to secure further work experience with a Finnebrogue stakeholder. 

During, and at the end of, the award period, the successful student may have the opportunity to gain employment within the Finnebrogue Innovation Hub.  The Denis Lynn Scholarship for Sustainable Food Innovation includes tuition fees for a one year Masters, living expenses and placement expenses, to a value of £20,000. 

Number of Awards

1 per year

Funding Body

Finnebrogue Artisan

Terms and Conditions
Read terms and conditions +

Applicants should be UK or ROI resident (as determined by fees status) and must hold an offer for a place on the Masters in Advanced Food Safety.

One Scholarship will be awarded per year; The School reserves the right not to award the Scholarship if no applications of suitable merit are received.

By accepting this award the scholar gives permission for the Queen’s Foundation to contact the School at the end of each Term to ask for a report on academic progress. The successful student will be required to complete two placement programmes during the year, one with Finnebrogue and one with Foundation Earth.

During, and at the end of, the award period, the scholar may have the opportunity to gain employment within the Finnebrogue Innovation Hub.

Eligibility

Applicants should be UK or ROI resident (as determined by fees status) and must hold an offer for a place on the Masters in Advanced Food Safety.

Funding Type

Help with new course

Fee Status

GB, NI, ROI

Country Group

GB, NI, ROI

Study Level

Postgraduate Taught

Start Date

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 13:36:00 GMT

Close Date

Tue, 28 Feb 2023 12:58:00 GMT

Contact Us

School of Biological Science: SBSIGFSoffice@qub.ac.uk 

How to Apply

Students are invited to apply for the scholarship via application form on School of Biological Sciences and Institute of Global Food Security website.  

Candidates should submit a CV and a written statement on what they hope to achieve through this opportunity and the impact they think this will have on their career and future ambitions (max 750 words). Shortlisted candidates will be subject to an on-line interview.  To find out more about the scholarship, including eligibility criteria, see https://www.qub.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate-taught/advanced-food-safety-msc/#overview 

Applicants need be aware that they need to apply to the University and also make an application via https://dap.qub.ac.uk/portal/user/u_login.php) and a separate application (CV and written statement etc) to the School for the Scholarship itself.  

Completed applications should be submitted to SBSIGFSoffice@qub.ac.uk   

Close Menu - Off Canvas