£7.8 million investment in fusion energy research and training, with further university collaborations in the pipeline
Developing the next generation of fusion energy specialists with advancements in level 7 (master’s degree) training
Widening participation helps to grow fusion expertise, teaching and capabilities
Scholarships will help remove financial barriers for students from a range of backgrounds
The UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA), the University of York and the University of Edinburgh, will invest £7.8 million over the next five years to advance fusion energy research and post-graduate training.
The funding will be distributed through UKAEA’s Fusion Opportunities in Skills, Training, Education and Research (FOSTER) Programme, which aims to develop the next generation of fus