Turing Scheme grant

A Turing Scheme grant is provided as a contribution towards the cost of living whilst undertaking a period of mobility abroad. It is not intended to cover all expenses.  

The amount is based on the duration of the period of study or unpaid work placement. 

  • The start date of the mobility period is the first date that the participant needs to be present at the host institution/organisation. 
  • The end date of the period is the last day the participant needs to be present at the receiving institution/organisation. This is confirmed in the paperwork signed by the host institution/organisation. 
  • The specific amount a student will receive, as well as the terms and conditions, will be set out in a grant agreement signed by the student. 
  • If the placement ends earlier than specified in the student's Grant Agreement, the financial support will be reduced accordingly. 

If a student application for funding is approved, the grant is paid after the required documentation has been returned, minus £100. This final amount will be paid at the end of the mobility period, on receipt of the final paperwork and subject to any changes in duration of activity. The grant will be paid in pounds sterling into a UK bank account. 

Turing Scheme funding cannot be provided for costs that are being financially supported by another source. 

Grant Rates

The grant rate varies depending on the destination country and whether you meet the criteria under the scheme for additional support as a student from a disadvantaged background.  

Countries are grouped into three categories as outlined on the gov.uk website 

The rates that will be provided are: 

Country group
Period
Rates
Group 1Placements lasting 14-56 days£19 per day
Groups 2&3Placements lasting 14-56 days£17 per day
Group 1Placements lasting 57-365 days£14 per day
Groups 2&3Placements lasting 57-365 days£12 per day

Placements lasting nine weeks to twelve months will receive the rates identified for this category for the full duration of the mobility and not the higher rates for the initial period of eight weeks. 

Additional Financial Support 

Students who meet the criteria for additional financial support will be entitled to receive a higher cost of living grant as outlined below: 

Country group

Period

Rates

Group 1Placements lasting 14-56 days£23 per day
Group 2&3Placements lasting 14-56 days£21 per day
Group 1Placements lasting 57-365 days£18 per day
Group 2&3Placements lasting 57-365 days£16 per day

They will also receive a contribution towards the travel costs for a return journey. This contribution is based on receipted travel costs up to a maximum limit for each destination. Students who receive travel funding through the Turing Scheme are not eligible for a travel grant under the Student Support Regulations to cover the same costs.

Students with a household income of £25,000 or less meet the criteria for this additional financial support. Students funded under the Turing Scheme will be asked in the online registration form used for the grant agreement whether this is applicable to their circumstances and this information will be verified using records held centrally at the University.

Other eligibility criteria for this additional financial support are outlined below. If a student meets one or more of these criteria and their household income is not £25,000 or less, they can email the International Student Office to provide this information. The International Student Office will then check the information with the College.

  • 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. 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.
  • Students who have caring responsibilities. Caring responsibilities refers to a child or young person up to the age of 25 years old 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.
  • Estranged Students where neither of the students' parents can be found or it is not reasonably practicable to get in touch with them.
  • Refugees and asylum seekers.