How much will it cost your organisation?
This is an important question, especially if you have to ensure that the project is in an operational or training/development budget. In general there are four costs associated with the student project:
- a nominal fee of £1,750 to cover the administrations costs and staff travelling expenses if the project is in the UK
- any direct expenses the student legitimately incurs when away from the university during the project including – travel to and from the University (or to other organisation locations), food and accommodation. We ask that these expenses are based on a realistic evaluation of costs where the student will be working, and on the principle that student should not be out of pocket. Most organisations pay expenses on a weekly basis against invoices/receipts presented by the student
- staff travelling expenses while supervising students whose project is outside the UK. This may include up to three progress visits.
in recognition of the contribution the student is making, many organisations also choose to incentivise students by giving them an honorarium either in equal parts during the project or as a lump sum at the end of the project. This is entirely the choice of the organisation.
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