These FAQs are here to help you find the information you need, when you need it, but you can always contact AskBU if you’d like to talk to someone in person, by phone or email, or if you have feedback about the FAQs.
Where can I find funding for my overseas placement?
If your overseas placement is part of your official BU placement year or sandwich placement, then it must be approved by your faculty's Placement Coordinator before you apply for funding. If you are unsure who this is, please contact AskBU
- The Erasmus+ fund can help you cover some of the expense incurred by undertaking an overseas traineeship in Europe. Erasmus+ funding is for traineeships that are 60 days or longer and take place in the European Economic Area (EEA). For any queries, email ErasmusSMP@bournemouth.ac.uk.
- The Turing Scheme funding can you cover some of the expense incurred by undertaking an overseas traineeship or work experience globally. For any queries, email InternationalGrants@bournemouth.ac.uk.
Full information can be found on the 'Work overseas' page of our website.