Questions?
If you want to know more about the Go Abroad Fund, please see answers to the most frequently asked questions below.
Applicants have to answer the following personal statement question in their application:
"In 300 words or less, please describe your proposed activity and explain why it should be funded. What exactly do you plan to do, and how will your activity enhance your academic experience and future goals?"
Within their personal statement, successful candidates will need to:
- Present a well-researched and coherent proposal for the international activity, explaining what they will be doing on their activity
- Demonstrate strong motivation for undertaking an international experience
- Show the extent to which they will benefit (academically and personally) from both the funding and the international experience
Yes, you definitely can. We encourage all eligible students to apply and applications will be assessed based on the above selection criteria.
Both successful and unsuccessful applicants will be emailed on or before 1 May 2024 with their outcome.
No, you can only submit one application to the Go Abroad Fund each year.
Unfortunately, we receive a high volume of applications, and cannot consider late applications.
Unfortunately, the Turing Scheme funding is not available for Go Abroad Fund activities in 2024.
The University cannot allow students to go to countries that have been categorised as such as it may be dangerous. Please be aware that funding may not be given on the basis of your destination’s categorisation by the UK Government in an effort to keep all students safe. For information about your destination, please check the foreign travel advice.
You will need to log into your Mobility-ONLINE workflow to accept your offer. You will receive details about how to do this in your offer email.
You must complete your activity details form and risk assessment, as well as input your bank details via your Mobility-ONLINE workflow. You will also need to complete a My Journey final checklist. You will not receive funding until all of these steps are complete. Depending on your activity dates and your prompt action in completing the above steps, there is a strong possibility that you will not receive your funding until after you leave for your activity.
Go Abroad Fund activities are summer activities that are self-sourced by applicants. However, a good place to start would be the External Opportunities page, which features international opportunities offered from partner institutions and other organisations.
This is an event for all returning students who have been abroad. It is a great opportunity to meet other students who’ve had experiences abroad and to tell your own amazing story. More information will come later in 2024.