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The Institute of Mathematics and its Applications
Education Grants for the Institute’s 3rd Mathematics Works Conference
The Institute is offering grants, from the Education Grants budget, for six mathematics teachers working in schools and colleges in the United Kingdom to attend the 3rd Mathematics Works conference. The grant will cover the cost of attending the conference and a small contribution towards travel expenses. The grant does not cover the cost of supply cover. Successful applicants are required to write an article about the conference, of which one will be selected to be published in the Institute’s publication Mathematics Today.
The closing date for applications is 5pm on Wednesday 30 April 2008.
Eligibility
Criteria
Applications are welcome from:
- Members and non-members of the Institute;
- Mathematics teachers working in schools and colleges in the United Kingdom;
- Those training to be mathematics teachers in the United Kingdom by any route (PGCE, GTP, SCITT etc);
- Preference will be given to those who have not attended a Mathematics Works conference before.
How to Apply
To apply for an education grant to attend the 3rd Mathematics Works conference,
please complete the Mathematics Works Education Grants application form (Word
or
PDF version). Please read the notes at the end of the application
form to help you complete it.
Your application requires a short statement of what you hope to gain from attendance at the 3rd Mathematics Works conference, together with any other reason why you feel that you should be considered for one of these awards.
Please ensure you
have signed the form and send your completed application form to:
Vanessa Thorogood
Education Officer
The Institute of Mathematics and
its Applications
16 Nelson Street
Southend-on-Sea
Essex
SS1 1EF
Applicants will be advised by Friday 9 May 2008 as to whether they have been successful or not.