David Henderson Inspiring Journey
The biannual David Henderson Inspiring Journey Grant aims to inspire public interest in the oceans and seas by funding an original, exciting journey for one winner to travel the world.
General
Outstanding Contribution
Sponsored by P&S Automation, this award recognises the achievement of engineers, scientists and technologists in improving marine safety, sustainability, education or international development.
Research Funding
Bil Loth Ocean Decade
Established in memory of Bil Loth, this award encourages research and development projects that explore transformative solutions for sustainable development in the oceans.
Laurie Prandolini Research Fellowship
The Laurie Prandolini Research Fellowship provides an annual grant, for up to two years, to a Doctoral candidate or post-Doctoral researcher in a marine discipline.
Stanley Gray Fellowship
Awarded to a selected candidate judged to be of outstanding potential to enable a significant piece of work to be undertaken at Doctorate (PhD) or post-Doctorate level in a relevant topic.
Students and Early Careers
John Blackburn Main
The John Blackburn Main Memorial Fund helps support students at the University of Strathclyde to gain practical experience, lasting between one and three months, in a country different from their birth or normal residency.
Lady Hamlyn Award
The Lady Hamlyn Award is in recognition of apprentices who have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to their professional development in the marine sector.
Guild of Benevolence Study Grant
Support for marine engineers and Electro-Technical Officers (ETOs) affected by unpaid leave while studying for the MCA Certificate of Competency Level III/2.
SMI Donald Maxwell
Sponsored by the Society of Maritime Industries, this award recognises student dissertations in subjects related to marine engineering and technology.
Student Bursaries
IMarEST bursaries are targeted at undergraduate and postgraduate students, apprentices and cadets studying or working in marine engineering, science and technology.
MMOA Bursary for Aspiring Marine Mammal Observers
The bursary provides aspiring marine mammal observers, protected species observers and passive acoustic monitoring operators with the resources to develop their skills and expertise.
Technical Writing & Journalism
Denny Medal
The Denny Medal is awarded annually to the best paper published in each of the IMarEST's technical journals; the Journal of Marine Engineering and the Journal of Operational Oceanography.
Kevin Tester Award
The Kevin Tester Award for Marine Journalism recognises the work of a journalist or team of journalists for exemplary reporting relating to a marine or maritime issue.
Sir Donald Gosling
A staple of the IMarEST's biannual International Naval Engineering Conference and International Ship Control Systems Symposium, the Sir Donald Gosling Award is presented to the best paper of the conference, as voted for by the Technical Committee.
Sponsorship Opportunities
The IMarEST Awards and Funding programme is designed to nurture marine engineering, science and technology talent, support academic research projects and reward academic achievement.
Additionally, the programme recognises outstanding contributions made across the marine sector, in particular those which demonstrate societal benefit in the fields of marine sustainability, safety, international development and education.
A vast array of opportunities exist for organisations wishing to provide financial contributions to the awards and funding portfolio. For more details or to get involved, please contact the IMarEST Awards team at [email protected].