Sustainability Scholarship
The Sustainability Scholarship was established in 2007 in conjunction with the Worshipful Company of Constructors and the Happold Trust. The scholarship supports researchin the field of sustainable construction and environmental practice in the built environment.
An agreement is first reached with a company to act as a host for the scholarship. The company then selects a suitable candidate for the award and puts their details forward to the CIOB, the Worshipful Company and the Happold Trust. During the scholarship, the scholar remains in full employment and is paid their normal salary by the company.
The Worshipful Company of Constructors
The Worshipful Company of Constructors was founded as the Company of Builders in 1976 and received its Grant of Livery and its current title in 1990. The Constructors’ Company embraces professionals from all parts of construction, as well as those, like lawyers and accountants, who work with the industry. Members of the Court personally assist scholars and representatives of scholars’ employers, right through the scholarship process.
The Happold Trust
Established in 1995 by Ted Happold and the rest of the founders, the Happold Trust is a registered charity that promotes education, research and training in the fields applicable to the construction industry, engineering, design, technology and architecture.
The Scholarship Process
At the beginning of the scholarship, the scholar gives a presentation on the proposed topic to an invited audience of CIOB, Worshipful Company and Happold Trust representatives. This provides an opportunity for discussion and comment. Review meetings with an individual representative from each organisation, for which the scholar produces a short progress report, are then held in not less than three-monthly intervals. These meetings ensure that the work is on schedule and the scholar receives any necessary support.
At the end of the 12 month scholarship period, the scholar must produce a written report of 8,000 – 10,000 words. A rehearsal presentation is then given to a small CIOB/ Worshipful Company/ Happold Trust audience and this is followed by a public presentation at a venue and event chosen by the host company.
Current Scholars
More information
If you are interested in applying to become a Sustainability Scholar or would like further information please contact Dr Sarah Peace, CIOB Scholarship & Research Manager on Tel: + 44 (0) 1344 630776 or Email: speace@ciob.org.uk.
