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Guide to CoSTAR Access Support Bursaries

Committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reducing barriers to access.

At CoSTAR our goal is to ensure that applying and participating in our programmes is easy and accessible for all.

Access Support Bursaries are available, based on a disability, health condition, or access need, to support those making applications to, or participating in, our Industry Access Programmes.

Industry Access Programmes include both Enterprise and Commercialisation Programmes (such as CoSTAR Ideate, Originate and Evolve) as well as any Prototypes and Pilots Programme.

The term disability includes specific learning differences (e.g. dyslexia), neurodivergence (e.g. autism, ADHD), mental health conditions, physical or sensory impairments, and long-term medical conditions, as defined by the Equality Act 2010.

There are two pathways to apply for an Access Support Bursary:

Applicant Support

If you need support in completing an application to participate in one of the CoSTAR Industry Access Programmes, you may apply for an Applicant Support Bursary. 

Participant Support 

If you need support in participating in one of the CoSTAR Industry Access Programmes, you may apply for a Participant Support Bursary.

Eligible Costs

Eligible costs include access to resources, assistive technology, support services, or assistance related to a disability, health condition, or access needs.

Please note:

  • Supplementary income or general expenses/purchases are ineligible.

  • Depending on your support needs we may ask you to break down your costs, provide supplier details or possibly include quotes. (Unfortunately, we cannot make individual arrangements such as sourcing suppliers of assistance).

  • We will pay the agreed Bursary amount as soon as possible once your Bursary has been approved.  We will be unable to pay further additional costs once the agreed amount has been approved.

  • We will endeavor to expedite payment; however, please note payment usually takes approximately 2 weeks from confirmation of the awarded bursary.

Bursary Information & Application Form Links:

1. Applicant Support Bursary

  • Financial support is available up to a maximum of £ 500.

  • There is a four-to-six-week period to submit applications to our Access Programmes.  Please apply for this bursary as early as possible within that window.

  • It may take 2-5 working days to approve your application

  • In order to ensure you receive the support you need and payment in time to apply for our programmes, we cannot accept applications for Applicant Support Bursaries any less than 10 working days before the relevant Industry Programme call closes.

  • Please ensure you have carefully read the full Brief for the programme you are applying for.  We expect Applicant Support Bursary recipients to be committed to completing their application. Failure to complete the application may mean you are liable for any costs incurred.

You can apply for the Applicant Support Bursary here. 

2. Participant Support Bursary

  • This support bursary is only available to successful applicants to a CoSTAR Industry Access Programme.

  • Financial support is available up to a maximum of £1,500.

  • We require completion of the bursary form within 7 working days from the time you are advised of your successful application.

  • Following submission and approval of the bursary application form, and the completion of all onboarding documentation, including participant agreements and monitoring forms, payment will be arranged.

You can apply for the Participant Support Bursary here.

Additional Application Information:

In your application please clearly state which CoSTAR Industry Access Programme you require support for and which CoSTAR Lab you are applying to (if not clear from the Industry Access Programme name).

Prior to applying for an Access Support Bursary if alternative formats are needed (e.g., large print, text, or phone call) or you have any questions regarding the form’s completion, please do not hesitate to reach out to the relevant contact for each Industry Access Programmes at any time.

For Enterprise and Commercialisation Programmes including CoSTAR Ideate, Originate and Evolve, please email  costar.enterprise@rhul.ac.uk

For any CoSTAR Network Prototypes and Pilots Programmes, please email costar.pilots@rhul.ac.uk