Submit to The Data Lab Academy Scholarship: Student Application Form 2026-27

Eligibility

To apply for this scholarship, you must have been referred by the university and MSc course you plan to study.

The Data Lab Academy Scholarship

The Data Lab Academy supports MSc students who want to apply their academic learning in real-world industry settings and build the professional skills needed for a career in data science.

The scholarship includes:

  •  Full funding of tuition fees on an approved MSc course at a The Data Lab partner university
  •  Training in employability and communication skills*
  •  Access to networking events, including community meet-ups, industry talks, and a year-long Lunch & Learn programme*
  •  The opportunity to apply for a paid industrial placement in Scotland
  •  An industry-led innovation challenge*
  •  Membership of The Data Lab Community, including mentoring, expert networks, and a jobs board*
  •  Access to The Data Lab Academy Alumni LinkedIn group
  •  A masterclass on Data Ethics and Responsible Innovation*   

*These are core elements of The Data Lab Academy and are required for all students. The total time commitment is approximately nine working days across 12 months. More details are available here:  https://thedatalab.com/academy/masters/scholarships/ 

Applying

You have been nominated by one of The Data Lab’s partner universities to be considered for this scholarship. Please complete the form below to help us assess your eligibility and understand why you would be a strong candidate.

Privacy

The The Data Lab Student Privacy Document explains how your information will be used as part of this application and outlines your data protection rights. You can view it here: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:EU:a06a8ff0-fa6d-463b-93a6-6930db095832

Submit to Industrial Doctorate Progress Report

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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