Funding is available from Somerville towards the cost of academic-related activity such as discretionary travel or projects. This could include core or compulsory elements of a student’s degree at the discretion of the Committee.

Trinity Term 2024 undergraduate application form

Eligibility

Enrolled undergraduates are eligible. Students who are on suspension, visiting students and finalists whose project will take place after the end of their course are not eligible. Applicants should be in need of financial support for discretionary travel or projects relating to their studies. Core or compulsory elements of a student’s degree cannot be funded through these awards. Students should also apply for other funding sources such as department or faculty travel grants. Please note that travel to places where students are usually resident when not in Oxford will not normally be funded.

The planned travel or project must start after a certain date each term. In Trinity Term this is Wednesday 22nd May. It is not possible to be awarded retrospective funding unless there are exceptional circumstances.  

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. All the figures shown are the maximum amounts available over the length of the course.

Travel within the UK or outside Europe (standard award) Up to £800
Travel within Europe which does not involve flying (increased by 20%) Up to £960
Travel within Europe which involves flying (reduced by 20%) Up to £640

 

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.

Application process

  • Undergraduates should complete the application form and email it to student.funding@some.ox.ac.uk. In Trinity Term this will be 12 noon on Monday 6th May. 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.

Application and project deadlines

Applications are accepted each term.

Term Deadline for application to be received Project must start after this date
Michaelmas Term 2023 12 noon on Monday 16th October 2023 Wednesday 1st November 2023
Hilary Term 2024 12 noon on Monday 22nd January 2024 Wednesday 7th February 2024
Trinity Term 2024 12 noon on Monday 6th May 2024 Wednesday 22nd May 2024

 

Decisions

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

Reporting

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

Queries

If you have any queries, please email the .