UK universities are invited to submit an expression be become a host institution for postgraduate scholarship scheme funded by Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysical Agency (BMKG).  

The scheme will provide full scholarships for BMKG staff and scientists/researchers to study master and PhD at overseas universities. There are 500 scholarships available between 2023 and 2030. 

BMKG is the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysical Agency of Indonesia, a non-departmental government body. It has over two thousand staff across 185 offices and weather observation stations. Its mission is to co-ordinate, observe, collect, and provide reliable data on atmospheric, climate, and geophysics phenomenon, as well as to foster collaboration with international partners. BMKG is a member of World Meteorological Organisation. 

How to apply

Interested UK universities must submit an expression of interest (max. ten pages), including:

  • cover letter
  • brief profile of university and department/college
  • list of PhD supervisors and their research focus (and links to their profile/biography)
  • enrolment requirements, start date (intake), length of study
  • total tuition fees for the whole PhD duration
  • other costs for BMKG’s consideration such as accommodation costs, standard living allowances, NHS surcharges, pre-sessional English course, any other related costs
  • contact details.

Find out more

Join a British Council info session on 15 May to find out more about the scheme. Register by 14 May at https://bit.ly/BMKG_InfoSession2024 

Download the document below to see see full details, eligibility criteria and how to apply. 

Submit your expression of interest by 28 May 2024

Register for the British Council info session by 14 May at https://bit.ly/BMKG_InfoSession2024 

Contact: linda.djayusman@britishcouncil.or.id

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BMKG_scholarships_Expression_of_Interest.pdf