The Overseas Institutional Visit competition is now open for 2019.

There will be two rounds for 2019 OIVs. The first round was in November 2018 and is now closed. The second round deadline will be 31 March 2019 (23:59 GMT) and we are currently accepting applications. 

Students are invited to apply to visit a Higher Education institution or a research organisation abroad. The OIV scheme is intended to support and encourage the international engagement of eligible ESRC-funded students. The Scheme funds an extension to the studentship of up to 13 weeks, plus travel and subsistence costs.

The scheme is a great opportunity to:

• undertake additional specialist research training not available in the UK;
• develop language skills;
• establish research links that will be beneficial to their current or future academic career;
• disseminate early research findings;
• attend and participate in seminars which are directly relevant to their research

Which students are eligible?
ESRC-funded students at the UBEL DTP who are in the +3 (or equivalent) element of their studies. The OIV may not be undertaken during the first three months or final three months of the +3 studentship period.

Which overseas institutions?
This must be a Higher Education institution, or an organisation with a substantive research reputation, and be based outside of the United Kingdom.

How to apply

Students must complete and submit their OIV application form and the following documentation before the deadline:

• Your Case for Support
• Confirmation of support from your supervisor
• Confirmation of support from the host institution

Please ensure you have read the Guidance Notes before applying.

Application Documents

Application form: UBEL DTP Overseas Institutional Visit Application Form 2019
Guidance Notes:  UBEL DTP Overseas Institutional Visit 2019 Guidance Notes
Country funding rates: UBEL DTP Schedule of Funding Rates