How do I apply for a PIPS bursary?

In order to gain approval from the NLD BBSRC DTP Management Committee for your PIPS you must complete the Approval and Bursary form. You will also be able to request funds via this form to assist in covering costs for any travel and alternative accommodation if you are a living away from your usual accommodation for the duration of your PIPS. You can also claim up to a maximum of £25 per day for food and drink (no alcohol), if you are staying in non-self-catered accommodation (reimbursement for food and drink will be via a payment request form once receipts are received). Please ensure to include the £25 per day food and drink cost in your application if it is required. 

Please note that the cost of taxi travel will only be approved if no other form of transport (train, bus etc) is available to use (for example if you are travelling to a rural location or at unsociable hours). 

You must also ensure that you let your home university know where and when you are completing your PIPS and ensure you follow local procedures for recording this.

Please note that there is no formal limit to the amount you can request to cover PIPS costs; applications are reviewed individually, although we expect any costs claimed to be reasonable. 

You should apply for your PIPS in good time before the placement is due to start, ideally three months in advance of the placement start date.

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