THE RATIU GRANTS

Welcome to the website for The Ratiu Grants. If you are considering studying in the UK or if you represent an organisation or business, which is interested in The Ratiu Foundation and the opportunities it offers, this is where you can find out more. This site gives details about who is eligible for grants and how to apply. You can download the appropriate application form directly from the web, fill it in and send it by post.
The Ratiu Grants, funded by The Ratiu Foundation, are awarded to Romanian students to study a wide range of subjects in the UK. The grants enable talented graduates and young professionals to become familiar with the UK and gain skills, which will benefit Romania.

The Ratiu Foundation also offers annual seed funding for innovative projects, principally in Romania, which foster Romanian arts and civilisation, heritage, civil society, democracy, and environmental protection.

Application Procedure: in writing to the Trustees of the Foundation for the attention of Mr Nicolae Ratiu, Chairman.

Mr Nicolae Ratiu, Chairman
The Ratiu Foundation
Manchester Square, 18 Fitzhardinge Street
London W1H 6EQ
Tel : +44 20 7486 0295
Fax: +44 20 7486 0307
E-mail: mail@ratiufamilyfoundation.com

For ‘The Ratiu Foundation & University of Kent Award’ all candidates should follow application guidelines and deadlines provided by the University of Kent.

www.kent.ac.uk/recruitment/PG_Funding/Ratiu_Foundation.html

For The Ratiu Grants the application deadlines are:
     - 15 January
     - 15 August
Answers to your funding requests will be provided in a maximum of 60 working days after the application deadline.

APPLICATION FORMS (version 13/12/2009)
- STUDIES (Masters' Degrees, Doctoral Degrees and Short Term Studies
- PROJECTS/RESEARCH
- CONFERENCE PARTICIPATION
- TRAVEL GRANT

- Before completing this standard APPLICATION FORM please read the ‘Guidance’ section at the end of every document.
- Fill in all parts of this form electronically (in English).
- Send this completed form, in hard format (printed) - signed and dated, together with the other necessary documents in the APPLICATION PACK (see Section 5) to:
    Mr. Nicolae Ratiu
    Chairman The Ratiu Foundation
    Manchester Square, 18 Fitzhardinge Street
    London W1H 6EQ
United Kingdom
- Also submit this form electronically at mail@ratiufamilyfoundation.com and do not change the format of the document. The electronic format does not need a photo. The photo and the signature should be attached only to the hard format.

Ratiu Foundation offers 100 annual grants principally for postgraduate courses, conference participations, travel grants, and other short term courses including academic research.
The Trustees will need to be satisfied that you are able to fully fund your course of studies before the The Ratiu Foundation will release the requested funds:
- to your bank account in the UK (for living expenses)
- or to the university account (for tuition fees).

What are the selection criteria for application?
A typical successful applicant would be:
i. A graduate with proven academic skills.
ii. Committed to return to Romania and contribute to the socio-economic development of the country through implementing the new skills and knowledge acquired in the UK.
iii. Established in a career, with a track record of excellence and achievement, and the prospect of becoming a leader in his/her chosen field.
iv. Have a clear idea how their grant will benefit their country on their return.
v. Have good English Language skills, as most UK Higher Education Institutions require a minimum IELTS of 6.5 for admission onto Postgraduate courses.