Gamekeepers’ Welfare Trust launch the Sir
John Scott Bursary
THIS initiative will
see £5000 supporting new research to assist the charity’s work. The successful
recipient will have a personal connection to a gamekeeping profession and be interested
in furthering the knowledge of an aspect of social or health care in the
context of rural life. Their work will have a focus on those involved in
gamekeeping professions: gamekeepers, stalkers, ghillies.
Applicants
for the bursary could be part-time in one of the gamekeeping professions, or
have been employed in one in the past, or have a close family connection to a
gamekeeper, giving them personal experience of the lifestyle and livelihoods of
those involved. Their research interest could be health and wellbeing, social care, isolation,
housing, financial issues, or care in later life, with a focus on and
application to gamekeeping professions.
The Gamekeepers’ Welfare Trust
(GWT) provides a variety of services for gamekeepers, stalkers, ghillies and
their dependants. Sir John Scott, GWT’s Honorary President, says “GWT is currently active in supporting
around 600 gamekeepers and their families each year. Research such as this
enables us to continue our work, learning about and addressing the key
challenges which face our community.”
Helen MJ Benson,
GWT’s Chief Executive, says “We’re excited about this new venture, which will
be helping us ensure we provide the right kind of support now and into the
future. It’s a great opportunity for someone with an understanding of our
lifestyle and livelihood to deliver really meaningful research which will
benefit so many. We’ll be providing a mentor/supervisor for the successful
candidate. We’re looking forward to seeing applications – the Trust seeks
people with special qualities and we’re never disappointed”.
The application
process opens 1 August 2021 and candidates should include a brief CV along with
a breakdown of their research proposal, their reasons for this area of study,
and the goals they hope to achieve. As
well as a personal connection to gamekeeping, candidates must be aged between
22 and 66 years. There is no requirement for academic qualifications, though
research experience may be an asset. Applicants are strongly encouraged to read
the full criteria for eligibility and how to apply at www.thegamekeeperswelfaretrust.com
Notes
for Editors
GWT was established in 1992 to support
gamekeepers, stalkers, ghillies and their dependants past and present.
An overview of GWT’s work in support, finance,
housing and employment with these professions can be found at www.thegamekeeperswelfaretrust.com
