Work Experience Grant

To be eligible for a grant:

• You must be a registered undergraduate or postgraduate student at the University of Nottingham in the UK

• You must have secured the work experience yourself (rather than, for example, being placed as part of your course)

• The work experience must benefit the UK economy; examples include a placement in a UK company

What counts as work experience?

The definition of work experience is broad and incorporates a wide range of work-based learning. For example: 

• Industrial placement
• Internships - paid and unpaid
• Law vacation schemes
• Postgraduate research or teaching
• Voluntary work
• Work shadowing

Information and advice on finding a work experience placement.

How much is the grant and what does it cover?

You can be awarded up to £500 to cover:

• Travel costs (e.g. bus, train, mileage at 45p per mile)
• Food & accommodation (not normal student residences)
• Equipment or materials (e.g. hard hat, art materials)
• Work clothing (maximum £120)
• Loss of earnings (pay slips required to show lost hours)
• Other expenses directly related to your work experience

When should I apply?

There are no set deadlines and an application may be made at any time. However, grants cannot be made retrospectively, so you must apply before your placement starts. We suggest you get your application in as early as possible and allow at least 8 weeks for your application to be processed. Here's a guide:

Further information

Many of your questions will be answered by the following leaflets. If you do require any further information, please email us.

• Frequently asked questions 
• Terms and conditions 
• Employer letter
• Application form
• Grant Application Process