IOP Teacher Training Scholarships
Forecasted
IOP Teacher Training Scholarships support aspiring physics teachers in England with financial assistance, mentoring and professional development to help address the shortage of specialist teachers.
Funder: IOP Publishing
Due Dates: Late 2026 (anticipated opening for 2027–28 scholarships)
Funding Amounts: 2026–27 reference: £31,000 tax-free per scholarship; 175 scholarships
Summary: Department for Education-funded scholarships support physics teacher training in England through financial assistance, mentoring and professional development.
Key Information: Training must be non-salaried, lead to secondary Qualified Teacher Status, and support an intention to teach in England.
Description
The IOP Teacher Training Scholarships are run by the Institute of Physics (IOP) and funded by the Department for Education (DfE). They support people preparing to become physics teachers, helping address the shortage of specialist teachers and inspire future generations through classroom teaching. Applicants can be undergraduates, recent graduates, postgraduates or career changers.
The programme combines financial support with online and face-to-face professional development, subject-specific mentoring and a community of fellow scholars. Mentors offer regional group and individual sessions during training, with continued support into the early career teacher years. Scholars also receive support for teaching in low socioeconomic areas and IOP membership during their training year.
