The Marcia Mackie Studentship
Deadline: 1 April, 2026
Level of Study
Postgraduate Research
Funding Amount
£2000
Application Status
Closed
Eligibility summary
- NationalityAll
- Level of StudyPostgraduate Research
Overview
The Marcia Mackie Studentship was established in 1996 by The Benevolent Fund for Nurses in Northern Ireland to commemorate the contribution to the nursing profession made by Mrs. Marcia Mackie CBE, who had been Chair of the NI Hospitals Authority and Chair of the Benevolent Fund.
Further Information
The purpose of the fund is to promote research within Nursing and Midwifery by providing financial assistance to the School’s PhD Students (part-time or full-time).
A £2,000 travel award is available to a student, registered in a PhD full-time or part-time and in the 2nd year of their candidature, to undertake a research visit to an international School of Nursing and Midwifery where they or their supervisors have ongoing collaborations. Goals may include exposure to diverse research approaches, learning from experts, building collaborations, presenting their research, working on a publication and comparison of healthcare systems.
Funding Body
The Marcia Mackie Studentship/School of Nursing and Midwifery
Funding Amount
£2000
A travel award of £2,000 is available. All budget items must be justified. Travel and subsistence expenses may be included in the budget. Funding will not normally be provided for generic software, IT hardware, or tutor training.
Number of Awards
TBC
Funding Body
The Marcia Mackie Studentship/School of Nursing and Midwifery
Terms and Conditions
Eligibility
All full-time or part-time 2nd year PhD students within the School of Nursing and Midwifery will be eligible for consideration for the Marcia Mackie Studentship. Students must be in good academic standing and have a letter of support from their primary supervisor.
Funding Type
Help with current course
Fee Status
Any
Nationality
All
Study Level
Postgraduate Research
Start Date
Sun, 01 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT
Close Date
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 BST
Contact Us
How to Apply
Application Form