As a college, we believe all internships should be paid. However, we recognise that many are not at the present time and, recognising this reality, are determined not to disadvantage those students who wish to advance their careers by undertaking an internship.

Funding is available from the Dr Stephanie Dalley Fund to support students who wish to intern with non-profit organisations, be they cultural or charitable. The award is made possible through the generosity of a Somervillian in honour of their College Tutor and esteemed Assyriologist, Dr Dalley.

The 2023-24 application form will be available to download from this webpage in March 2024. 

Eligibility

Enrolled students are eligible. This includes research graduates who have submitted their thesis, but not received leave to supplicate. Students who are on suspension, visiting students and associate students are not eligible. The internship does not need to be course-related. 

The planned internship must start after Wednesday 22nd May 2024. It is not possible to be awarded retrospective funding unless there are exceptional circumstances. There is limited funding available so priority will be given to those who have not previously received awards.

Award levels

Environmental sustainability is integral to Somerville’s commitment to social responsibility. Students who are applying for funding for travel within Europe will now be incentivised to choose lower carbon travel solutions. The following award levels will apply unless there are exceptional circumstances. These could include disabilities that prevent long train journeys, caring responsibilities or the need to avoid travelling through particular countries.

Travel within the UK or outside Europe Up to £4,000 over the length of the course
Travel within Europe which does not involve flying Up to £4,800 (20% more funding) over the length of the course
Travel within Europe which involves flying Up to £3,200 (20% less funding) over the length of the course

 

Students should refer to the University’s Guide to Sustainable Business Travel for information about reducing carbon emissions. They are also encouraged to offset flights using an offsetting scheme compliant with the Gold Standard.

Graduate application process

  • The 2023-24 application form will be available to download from this webpage in March 2024.
  • Graduates should complete the application form and email it to their Supervisor, copying in their College Adviser and the . We recommend that this is done at least a week before the application deadline. This is to allow enough time for Supervisors to complete their section. Students should also include any evidence of estimated or actual costs.
  • Supervisors should complete their section and email the application form to the  by 12 noon on Monday 6th May 2024.
  • The Scholarships and Funding Officer will forward applications to College Advisers for their comments.

Undergraduate application process

  • The 2023-24 application form will be available to download from this webpage in March 2024.
  • Undergraduates should complete the application form and email it to the  by 12 noon on Monday 6th May 2024. Students should also include any evidence of estimated or actual costs.
  • The Scholarships and Funding Officer will forward applications to Personal Tutors for their comments.

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (BMBCH) application process

  • The 2023-24 application form will be available to download from this webpage in March 2024.
  • BMBCH students should complete the application form and email it to the  by 12 noon on Monday 6th May 2024. Students should also include any evidence of estimated or actual costs.
  • The Scholarships and Funding Officer will forward applications to Personal Tutors for their comments.

Decisions

Decisions will be made by Somerville College Travel and Special Project Grants Committee.

Reporting

Successful applicants will be expected to submit a brief report after the completion of their project.

Queries

If you have any queries, please email the Scholarships and Funding Officer.