Guidelines and documents

All NWDTC students have access to a Research Training Support Grant (RTSG), which can be used for a number of research related purposes including conference attendance, UK fieldwork and the purchase of books or other key resources. The process for claiming expenses is outlined below:

• Research Training Support Grant Guidance
• Research Training Support Grant Form

NWDTC Students have the opportunity to apply for overseas fieldwork funding during their PhD. Eligibility rules apply. Competitions run three times a year – please see the Important Dates page for details of upcoming deadlines.

• Overseas Fieldwork Funding Guidance
• Overseas Fieldwork Funding Application Form

NWDTC students have the opportunity to apply for financial support to go to overseas Universities or esteemed research organisations in the interest of network building and research dissemination. Competitions run three times a year – please see the Important Dates page for upcoming deadlines.

• Overseas Institutional Visits Guidance
• Overseas Institutional Visits Application Form
• Institutional Visits End of Award Report

• NWDTC Students have the opportunity to propose their own internship opportunities. Competitions run three times a year – please see the Important Dates page for details of upcoming deadlines.
  • Internship Scheme Guidance
  • Internship Scheme Application Form
  • Internship Scheme Expenses Claim Form
  • Internship Scheme End of Award Report

NWDTC Students are encourages to apply for funding towards organising PGR-focused interdisciplinary events. Interested NWDTC students should apply via the NWSSDTP, and details can be found here: https://nwssdtp.ac.uk/current-students/interdisciplinary-events/