Unscripted TV bursaries for senior development roles

• Are you at producer level or above in unscripted TV development?
• Are you between contracts or on a short-term contract of less than 6-months?
• Do you want to stay connected with the commissioning landscape?

If the answer to above is “yes”, then the Unscripted TV Skills Fund’s new development bursaries could be for you. We're offering funding of up to £3,000 to ensure you remain connected in one of the fastest moving departments in the unscripted TV industry. We can assist with costs associated with the following:

• Attendance at a UK industry conference, festival, or event 
• Associated costs with attendance of above (e.g. travel, accommodation, childcare, etc.) 
• Subscription to Broadcast Intelligence  
• Subscription to a magazine or journal relevant to your specialism

Please note, our mileage and accommodation rates align with those in the general ScreenSkills bursary guidelines.

Also in line with the general bursary guidelines, we will not consider retrospective applications for support with costs you have already covered.

Who it's for

This is for anyone at development producer level or above in unscripted TV who, at the time of application, is between contracts or on a contract of less than 6 months. 

Applications outside of these criteria will not be considered. Please note this is separate to the usual ScreenSkills bursary offering.

How to apply

Click “apply now” at the top of the page.

When applying, you need to know what specifically you are seeking support for. We will not consider speculative applications that do not list an event, associated cost, or subscription.

As part of your application you will be asked to provide a cost breakdown of the area/s you want to claim.  You can apply for funding across multiple areas. Download template here

You will also be asked to submit a CV.

In terms of longer form questions, you will be asked the following:

• We would like to understand any barriers you have faced progressing your career in unscripted TV development. Please use the space below to share your experiences. (Approx. 200 words)
• Please describe how you this event, subscription or skills gap training would benefit your career at this time. (Approx. 350 words)

Please note that only one bursary application per person is permitted.

Judging information

We will be judging applications on a rolling basis therefore we would encourage you to apply as soon as you have identified what you would like support with.

There is a limited amount of money for this opportunity and no guarantee that all applicants will be successful.

If successful, the bursary will not be provided in full in advance. Instead, you will receive a partial contribution to assist with booking your place on an event, associated costs or subscription, before receiving the remainder upon proof of purchase.