Fieldwork and placements

As a postgraduate researcher you may be permitted to devote part of your PhD degree to study and research outside the University.

This will be in addition to fieldwork or short laboratory visits and will be permitted if:

• it is in the interests of your research and training;
• the institution or location of proposed study is suitable;
• a suitable work-plan for the period of study outside the University is agreed with the supervisory team;
• satisfactory supervision arrangements are in place;
• export controls have been considered and adhered to;
• compliance and risk protocols have been followed and the submission of a risk assessment where required;
• visa and immigration regulations have been considered.

How to apply for PGR fieldwork and Study Away using My Placement

Applications for off-campus PGR fieldwork and study away for more than 48 hours should be made through the My Placement system. You do not need to complete an application for fieldwork/study away that does not involve an overnight stay or for on-campus activity unless you have been advised to do so.

Navigate to your chosen activity and then choose the appropriate programme for Faculty of Science and Engineering.

Click the 'Apply Now' button to create your application and complete all the requirements before submitting. In order to return to your application in future, go to My Placement select 'LOGIN', log in with your campus ID or your portal account credentials.

Application requirements include details of your intended activity, your supervisor supporting statement, evidence of ethical approval, if required, and confirmation of an approved risk assessment. More details of these requirements can be found in the application.

Review and approval of your application is administered through My Placement. Should you have any queries in relation to your application, contact your relevant programme administrator.