Terms and Conditions

The following conditions would apply:

• the scheme is open to EPSRC-funded students, or those who are part of an EPSRC-funded CDT, registered on one of the University’s doctoral programmes
• you are responsible for organising the placement and associated accommodation or travel commitments
• you must have agreement from your lead supervisor
• you are responsible for considering any health and safety issues and you are required to submit a risk assessment before any funding is granted
• you must be making good progress with your doctorate, evidenced by recent monitoring reports
• applications will be considered by the Doctoral College - decisions are final, with no right of appeal
• successful applicants will normally be informed within two weeks after the submission deadline
• successful applicants will be required to submit a short evaluation report within one month of completion of the placement - failure to do this may result in you being asked to pay back the funding
• you may also be asked to participate in additional activities promoting the scheme
• retrospective applications made after the placement has commenced will not normally be considered
• students who have previously received funding from this scheme are ineligible for future funding through this scheme