University of Birmingham - The George Isaak Prize

The George Isaak Prize

This prize is awarded to the Bachelor’s student (or students) from the 2 cohort on the Physics degree programme whose project achieved the highest score. It is an award for academic achievement rather than a monthly scholarship; it is intended to recognise outstanding project work. The amount of the prize money is not disclosed. The prize is awarded by the Faculty of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Birmingham and is named after George Isaak (1935-2001), a physicist from Birmingham known for his work on solar oscillations.

Who can apply

• University: You’re studying physics at the University of Birmingham.
• Degree stage: You are in the 2 academic year of your physics degree (BSc or MSci).
• Grades: Your year group 2 has achieved the best project marks in your year group.
• Nationality: Applicants of all nationalities are welcome to apply. The award of the prize is based on the outcome of your project and not on your background.
• Financial need: Not required. This benefit is not means-tested.

How to apply

No application is required. The prize will automatically be awarded to the participant who submits the project ‘Year 2’ with the highest score – based on your ratings.

How realistic are your chances?

This award is presented each year to a single outstanding project within a department, so it is not something you can specifically aim for. The only influence you have is your performance in the project work. Think of it as recognition for outstanding results rather than funding that you can use to tailor your planning.