White Rose Doctoral Training Partnership (WRDTP)
ESRC Studentship Award Holders
Application for RTSG Top-Up
Session 2017/18 / RTSG

SECTION 1 – For completion by the Award Holder

(USE BLOCK CAPITALS)

First Name:
Surname:
Email:
ESRC Grant Number:
Student ID Number:
Department/School:
Pathway:
University:
Start Year:
Type Of Award
3 or 1+3

Please state why the RTSG Top-Up is considered critical to the successful completion of your research and training (300 words maximum):

Word Count: (Maximum 300)

Please state the intended use of the RTSG Top-Up and the cost of each item (please provide estimates if the actual cost is not yet known)

Activity/Equipment/Other Item / Date (if applicable) / Cost
Total Cost

IMPORTANT: Please complete the following questions, failure to do so will result in the application being returned to the applicant.

I confirm that I have read the accompanying Notes for Guidance Yes/No

I have already exhausted my standard allocation of RTSG funds (you may need to check with your departmental/school finance person for verification) Yes/No

I understand that any unspent RTSG/RTSG Top Up funds at the end of my standard period of study will be recycled by the WRDTP Yes/No

Student Signature: / Date:
Print Name:

Please now pass this form to your supervisor for completion.

SECTION 2 - Supporting case (to be completed by the supervisor and postgraduate research tutor)

Please include:

a)  a full justification of the resources requested

b)  why the additional RTSG Top-Up is considered essential to the successful completion of the student’s research and training

c)  confirmation that the student is continuing to make satisfactory academic progress

I confirm that I have read the accompanying Notes for Guidance and that the details of the application for RTSG Top-Up completed by the award holder are accurate. I will undertake to ensure that any unspent RTSG funds at the end of the student’s standard period of study will be returned to the WRDTP via the Scholarship Officer at the relevant University.

Supervisor Signature: / Date:
Email:
Print Name:
Postgraduate Research Tutor Signature: / Date:
Print Name:

Please email this form to the Scholarships Officer at your University

·  Manchester Metropolitan University – Kellie Morrissey, (), Research Degrees Officer, Graduate School.

·  Sheffield Hallam University - Dr Sarah Smith (), Doctoral School Manager, Research and Innovation Office.

·  University of Bradford – Lauren Pickles (), Postgraduate Research Co-ordinator.

·  University of Hull – Dr. Nigel Shaw (), Administrative Manager, The Graduate School.

·  University of Leeds - Shirley Yeadon (), Postgraduate Scholarships Officer in the Postgraduate Scholarships Office.

·  University of Sheffield – Catherine Wynn, (), PGR Scholarships Officer, Research & Innovation Services.

·  University of York – Helen Poyer () Research Student Administration, Registry Services.

FOR OFFICE USE ONLY:

SCHOLARSHIP OFFICER CONFIRMATION STANDARD RTSG HAS BEEN SPENT:

Signed……………………………………………………………………. Date………......

APPROVAL: Support? YES NO TOTAL APPROVED: £

White Rose Doctoral Training Partnership

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