Tim Morris Award for PhD Students in Education

Education Development Trust’s Tim Morris Award offers financial support to a PhD student in the field of general education to support field research in a low- or low-middle income country.

Tim Morris (1982-2012) was dedicated to providing education to those less fortunate in low-income countries. As a key player in CfBT’s Business Development department (now Education Development Trust’s Development Centre), Tim was instrumental in designing and providing education and employment opportunities for the world’s most disadvantaged people.

Tim’s experience in international education and economics led to the completion of his Masters in Educational Planning, Economics and International Development at the Institute of Education. Tim’s dream was to use this foundation to launch his career on aid projects in the developing world. However, Tim was just 29 when his life was tragically cut short by cancer. His unwavering passion and dedication to improve education for public benefit worldwide is why CfBT Education Trust set up the Tim Morris Award in his name. While Tim is now unable to continue working to help those most in need, this legacy will continue to make a difference.

Award Details

• The award offers £2,000 financial support to a PhD student.

Eligibility Criteria

• Applications are accepted from PhD students conducting fieldwork in a low- or middle-income context in early years, general education (primary and secondary – including non-formal education), TVET, and careers & employability (including transitions from school to work).
• Research with a gender, equity, disability, and social inclusion lens is particularly welcome.

Application

To apply, fill in the online form, providing the following information:

• Contact details.
• Details of your university and supervisor.
• Information about your thesis (title, level of education, country of study, context of research, aims and objectives of your research, methodology, potential contribution to knowledge).
• An explanation of how the award money will benefit your research.