Short Term Funding

Funding applications for Summer 2026 opportunities are now open!

Overview

Students can apply for funding towards the cost of undertaking a short in-person international study, volunteering or research opportunity over the summer.

Important Information:

Funding for 2025-26 is limited and there is a competitive application process.
To apply, you must be a fully enrolled UG or PG student and undertaking a short term international opportunity of 3 days of more, taking place before end August 2026.
Priority shall be given to undergraduates and students who meet widening participation criteria (see below) and have not yet undertaken an international opportunity during their time studying at Warwick in the first instance. Priority will also be given to opportunities advertised via our website.
You must have secured the opportunity before you apply for the funding (evidence of your confirmed place is required)
You can only receive funding from one university funding source in the same academic year
The following opportunities are not eligible for short-term funding:
- Warwick led programmesLink opens in a new window
- If you've secured funds for an international work placement via Work Experience BursaryLink opens in a new window
- Independent cultural trips - it must be a structured opportunity to receive funding
- Opportunities taking place in the UK or your home country
If successful with your funding application, you are required to provide a written reflective piece after your opportunity and share this with us within a week of returning home.

Next steps

Step 1

Research and find the opportunity you're interested in

See our short term opportunities hereLink opens in a new window

Step 2

Review "How to apply" below and gather the required information

Step 3

Submit your application for funding before the deadline of noon (UK time) on 6^thMay 2026

Who is eligible to apply?

Students who meet one or more of the below Widening Participating (WP) criteria will be prioritised

Widening Participation criteria

- In receipt of the Warwick Undergraduate BursaryLink opens in a new window for 2025-26 (must be eligible this academic year. This is based on household income and is awarded by Student Funding at Warwick - not related to the Warwick Mobility Bursary)
- On the Warwick Scholars undergraduate programmeLink opens in a new window (this is different to the Warwick Excellence Scholarship)
- In receipt of Disabled Students AllowanceLink opens in a new window (or can provide proof of reasonable adjustments from Warwick)
- Students receiving Universal Credit or income-related benefits because they are financially supporting themselves or financially supporting themselves and someone who is dependent on them and living with them, such as a child or partner
- Care leavers and students who are care-experienced.Link opens in a new window This refers to anyone who has been or is currently in care or from a looked after background at any stage of their life, no matter how short, including adopted children who were previously looked after or those who access the Care Experienced Bursary in Scotland. Evidence could include a letter from a social worker to confirm the dates spent in care
- Students who have caring responsibilitiesLink opens in a new window. Caring responsibilities refers to a child or young person up to the age of 25 who provides (unpaid) care or intends to provide care for another person in, or outside of, the family home for someone who is physically or mentally ill, disabled, or misusing drugs or alcohol. Evidence can include receipt of carers allowance
- Estranged StudentsLink opens in a new window where neither of the students’ parents can be found or it is not reasonably practicable to get in touch with either of them. We advise you seek support from the Lifecycle team and this can count as your evidence
- Refugees and asylum seekersLink opens in a new window

Students must submit evidence of their eligibility for the relevant WP criteria in their application

How to apply

Check which funding pot you're eligible to apply for below. You must only apply for one funding pot.

Short Term Mobility Bursary

If you do not meet the Turing scheme eligibility (Warwick Scholar or UG Bursary recipient with a placement of 28+ days) then you can apply for the Short Term Mobility Bursary.

The amount you receive will depend on the criteria you meet.

Funding is limited and the application competitive to those who submit full and complete documentation.

Short Term Mobility Bursary application

Short Term Mobility Turing Fund

If you are on the Warwick Scholars Undergraduate programmeLink opens in a new window or if you're a recipient of the UG BursaryLink opens in a new window (evidence required) and you're taking part in a 28+ day international opportunity, you are eligible to apply for Turing scheme funding. Funding is limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis to those who meet the criteria and submit full and complete documentation

Turing application

Application deadline

Noon (12:00, UK time) 6 May 2026

Please note: we may close early if a high volume of applications are received.

StudyAbroadFunding@warwick.ac.uk

Student Opportunity Student Mobility