Application process

Full details on the Go Abroad Fund and how to apply are coming soon!

Important dates

Applications for the Go Abroad Fund are currently closed.    The deadline for online applications is normally in March and applicants are normally informed of the outcome of their application in April.

Overall, I think the biggest impact of my internship was on my confidence. I proved to myself that I am able to travel to a completely new continent and perform at a high level in a demanding role, and thrive.

 2018 recipient

Successful candidates could...

  • Demonstrate the overall value of their proposed international experience

  • Show the extent to which they will benefit (academically, professionally, or personally) from both the funding and the international experience

  • Evidence their potential for positively representing the University of Edinburgh while abroad

By applying, all applicants agree to participate in the new peer-assessment portion of the marking process. This requires each applicant to assess five applications according to these criteria.

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In 2016, the funding breakdown of study level was: 18 MSc students, 42 PhD students, 227 Undergraduates
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Funding breakdown by college for PGAF 2016: 152 in CAHSS, 62 in Medicine & Vet Medicine, 73 in Science and Engineering