[External Opportunities: Training Grants] iRAP's Grants for Women in Engineering
As part of its ongoing commitment to empowering female engineers, iRAP is continuing to offer 30 Training and Accreditation Grants following last week's International Women in Engineering Day celebrations.
These grants provide women engineers with the opportunity to gain the tools and knowledge needed to apply iRAP methodologies and help deliver meaningful road safety improvements.
The initiative is made possible through the generous support of the FIA Foundation.
About the Training and Accreditation Grants
Thirty selected women engineers will receive free access to iRAP's:
- Star Rating Essentials course
- Star Rating for Designs course
These training programmes equip participants with practical skills to:
- Assess road safety and risk
- Develop safer road designs
- Implement evidence-based safety measures
The courses are delivered in flexible, self-paced formats, allowing participants to learn wherever they are in the world and at a pace that suits them.
Building Expertise and Global Connections
Upon successful completion, participants can become iRAP Accredited Practitioners, enabling them to:
- Contribute to iRAP specification activities
- Support the design and delivery of safer infrastructure
- Strengthen their professional credentials and competitiveness
- Join a global network of road safety professionals
This capability-building plays an important role in advancing engineering expertise and ensuring knowledge is translated into real-world road safety outcomes.
Who is Eligible?
Applicants must:
- Be women with a background in road-related planning, design, or engineering
- Not have previously completed the Star Rating Essentials or Star Rating for Designs courses
Selection Process
Grant recipients will be selected based on their responses to the following questions:
- Why are you interested in learning more about iRAP's methodology?
- How will you use the knowledge and skills gained from these courses?
Key Dates
- Applications are open: Click here to submit your application
- Applications close: 20 July
- Recipients announced: 7 August
Terms and Conditions
Applicants should note:
- iRAP will select 30 female engineers to receive the grants.
- Applicants must demonstrate a clear and meaningful use of the training.
- Applicants must not already be beneficiaries of other iRAP projects.
- Selection is subject to iRAP procedures and criteria.
- Participation requires completion of coursework and assignments.
If selected, participants agree to:
- Enrol within three months of selection.
- Complete both courses within six months of enrolment.
- Submit assignments to achieve accreditation.
- Provide updates on how the training is being applied to improve road safety.
iRAP reserves the right to amend, suspend, or revoke the grants at its discretion.
