The Hansard Research Scholars Programme is a challenging opportunity for graduates and professionals to pursue a specific area of political academic interest whilst participating in an internship placement within the world of British politics.

Applicants must:

			display intellectual ability and leadership potential;
			have an adequate standard of English, as defined and required by the host universities for studies at which the awards are given;

and will normally:

			already hold a degree of an equivalent standard to at least a good UK second-class Honours degree;
			have work experience in a related field/s;

and not already have received, or be currently receiving, financial benefit from a previous British Government Funded Scholarship.

Application procedure

Applicants can download an application form from: http://www.hansardsociety.org.uk/

The application form must then be reviewed by the Chevening Officer at the British Embassy in Tbilisi and, if it fulfills the basic Chevening criteria, the applications will be forwarded to London for final selection.

For detailed information about the programme please refer to the Hansard Society website or contact either Maka Khurtsidze our exchanges coordinator or Sophiko Katsarava at the British Embassy.