 The IOP Teacher Training Scholarship is funded by the Department for Education. It's brand new for this year and it's where we're awarding 100 scholarships for the very best people who would like to become a physics teacher. Successful applicants will not only receive a £20,000 award, we'll also be providing a package of support including IOP membership, mentoring from an IOP teaching expert. They'll have a whole range of opportunities to become part of the physics community. We are looking for truly outstanding individuals to apply, those that have the potential to become fantastic teachers of physics. You need at least a 2-1 degree or above, this could be in physics, maths, engineering, any physics related degree, or you could pretend there is a subject knowledge enhancement course first. We're not just looking for pure academics, we're looking for people who can communicate, be inspirational, motivational to young people and just be passionate about physics. You need to complete an online application form. The form asks you questions about your background, your qualifications and asks you to give some information about why you would like to become a teacher and why you think you would become a good teacher. If you're successful you'll be invited to attend an assessment day here at the Institute of Physics, where you'll be tested on your physics knowledge and have a series of interviews. There are a series of deadlines throughout the year but we only have 100 scholarships to award, so the sooner you do apply the better. It's going to be highly competitive so I wouldn't wait too long.