TPS bursary deadline extended!

Due to popular demand the Transport Planning Society (TPS) has extended the deadline for this year's bursary competition to 5pm, 1^st of August!

The TPS Bursary competition encourages younger members of TPS to produce a structured written paper on a topic of current relevance to transport planning.

You will be supported by a mentor appointed by the TPS Board who will be a senior member of the profession. 

If your proposed title is accepted, you will be asked to write the full paper with the help of your mentor between September and December, and present it at a special meeting of TPS Board members in January 2025. You will receive £500 and be featured in a TPS news item. The best submitted paper will also receive the “Bursary of the Year” engraved award and an additional £250.

This year's Bursary theme is broad enough to explore your own interests: 'The Integration Imperative: How can we make a reality of connecting Policy, Places and People? ' We look forward to hearing your ideas!

Even if your idea is still being formed, we are keen to hear from you - there will be opportunities to shape your proposal or research question with input from mentors or members of the TPS Board.

To apply attach a proposal of no more than 500 words to the application form below, setting out how you will address this topic and your reasons as to why you think it’s important. 

The extended deadline for applying to take part is Friday 1 August at 5pm. To apply, please fill in the application form here and follow the guidance uploaded here.