TO BE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR THIS SCHOLARSHIP YOU MUST BE REFERRED BY THE UNIVERSITY/COURSE WHERE YOU INTEND TO STUDY.   

 Through our highly regarded and well established The Data Lab Academy, The Data Lab supports MSc students on a programme which focuses on applying academic knowledge to the world of industry, and developing the non-technical skills that are essential to becoming a data scientist. The Data Lab Academy Scholarship includes:
 

• A fully funded scholarship to cover tuition fees on an approved The Data Lab Academy course at a The Data Lab  partner university
• Sector-specific training in employability and communication skills*
• Access to networking events including Data Talent and a launch and closing event with presentations from industry experts, data scientists and The Data Lab Alumni and a Lunch & Learn programme throughout the year*
• The opportunity to apply to undertake a paid industrial placement in Scotland
• An industry sponsored innovation challenge*
• Membership of The Data Lab Community with access to a network of expertise, mentoring and a jobs board*
• Membership of The Data Lab Academy Alumni LinkedIn group
• A Masterclass on Data Ethics and Responsible Innovation*

*Core elements that must be completed by all The Data Lab Academy students (the time commitment is approximately 9 working days over a 12 month period).  See https://thedatalab.com/students/the-data-lab-academy/ for more details.

 You have been recommended by a The Data Lab’s university partner for consideration by The Data Lab team for one of these scholarships. For us to make a decision on whether you meet our criteria, please complete the following form which asks for some information on you, and why you think you should be the recipient of one of our highly sought after scholarships.

 The Data Lab Student Privacy Document sets out how The Data Lab will use the data you provide for the purpose of this application, including your rights under data protection law in relation to this personal information.  You can find the document here. https://thedatalab.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/TDL-Academy-Privacy-Notice-202526.pdf

 

This form is to update The Data Lab on the progress of the Industrial Doctorate project.
We will prompt you to complete this form after every 6 months.

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