Oyster Academy - Oyster Academy scholarship 

Oyster Academy scholarship

You will receive a one-off payment of 10,000 SEK (about 900 EUR), which will be paid out as a personal grant. This comes from the Ostronakademien (Oyster Academy), a non-profit organisation based in Grebbestad on the west coast of Sweden. The prize is awarded once a year for research into the Swedish flat oyster (Ostrea edulis). This may involve building up knowledge about this species, developing more sustainable harvesting methods or devising sustainable farming methods. As a prize winner, you will give a short presentation on your work at one of the Academy’s events.

Who can apply

• Level: You are studying at a university or college and are planning to write, are currently writing, or have already written a thesis on the subject of oysters. Early-career researchers and PhD students who are not yet registered with the research councils may also apply.
• Your idea: Your project or dissertation focuses on the Swedish flat oyster, more environmentally friendly fishing methods or sustainable oyster farming.
• Field of study: All disciplines are welcome, provided the work relates to the theme of ‘oysters’. Previous winners have included representatives from the fields of marine biology, architecture and industrial design.
• Nationality: All nationalities can apply.
• University: You can study at any college or university.

How to apply

There is no application form. Please send a brief introduction about yourself, together with a statement explaining why you are applying. Please send a signed copy by post and a copy by email to the Academy in Grebbestad. Applications are accepted throughout the year; the deadline for applications is 31 December. The board makes its decision approximately one month before the annual general meeting in February or March.