Overseas Visits and Fieldwork

Overseas Fieldwork and Difficult Language Training

An additional allowance is available for students who will undertake overseas fieldwork, and/or those who require language training in order to complete their studies. In both cases, this must usually have been outlined in your original research proposal for +3 (or doctoral) studentship holders, or before the commencement of the doctoral portion of the studies for those undertaking 1+3 study or similar.

There are three deadlines per year. Full details and application form can be found on the SGSSS website.

Overseas Institutional Visits

This allowance represents a paid extension to your course of study for a visit, language training, attendance at relevant seminars or for research specific training, networking etc. not available in the UK. It was introduced by ESRC to support and encourage the international engagement of ESRC funded students.

From 2018/19, this opportunity will be available for students in their 3rd year or end of 2nd year.

There are two deadlines per year. Full details and application form can be found on the SGSSS website.

Overseas Institutional Visit Report Form

Once your overseas institutional visit has concluded you will need to submit the following to SGSSS at the email address listed on the bottom of the form.

Additional Information

Guidance and application forms are available on the SGSSS website.