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Experience funds

Student Experience Employability Fund

A specific fund to help you develop your employability skills through training, attendance at an event or conference, to support an extra-curricular placement or whatever you need to help you build the skills you need for your career.

We want to help you seize opportunities and enjoy the fullest university experience. Simply tell us what you need to fund, and how it will help grow your employability skills.

Is this fund for me?

To apply, you must be studying on an undergraduate or postgraduate course at the University of Brighton. See the full terms and conditions.

What does it provide?

Grants of up to £250.

How many grants are available?

Up to 20 awards are available this funding round.

When and how can I apply?

Applications are open now until midnight, 3 April 2023.

Apply via the online application form.

The funding has allowed me to get access to the course I need in order to teach trampolining in schools. Giving me the opportunity to offer more students a wider education and hopefully find a sport they love! This has allowed me to widen my knowledge and capabilities of teach within secondary schools. I can deliver a wider curriculum of sports to my future students, and do so safely. I can’t wait to start teaching trampolining in schools.

Samuel Price, Physical Education with QTS

International experience

Taking part in an international experience has many advantages. It can enhance life experiences, help you build a global network of contacts, broaden your horizons and increase intercultural competence, as well as giving you a competitive edge with regards future careers and employability skills.

This year the university is participating in the Turing Scheme that aims to support overseas mobility for students. The programme can provide living costs for students taking up a work or study opportunity of four weeks or longer. 

Find out more about the scheme and how you can apply.

Balancing study and part-time work during my master's has been a challenge, particularly during the coronavirus crisis. This grant has removed a bit of weight from my shoulders, not only because I can spend more time focusing on my studies, but also because I now have the freedom to conduct more field work and create an even better final project which I hope will kick-start my career in academia. Funds like this one allow students with financial constraints to pursue their passions and demonstrate their full capabilities.

Beth Evans, Ecology and Conservation MRes

The David Thomas Award

David Thomas graduated from the University in 2010 with a BA (Hons) English Language and Media. David developed a keen interest in filmmaking during his time at University. After graduating he worked with the Progress Film company in Brighton completing several projects with them. However, in 2013 David tragically died. In 2014, his family established the David Thomas Award to support undergraduate students who demonstrated a passion for filmmaking. These awards continue to support students through a package of professional mentoring alongside a cash award.

Students can apply to make a short film or any other moving image format that supports them in their studies and is aligned to the university’s global challenges.

Is this fund for me?

To be eligible to apply students need to be in their second or third year of undergraduate study on a course within the School of Humanities and Social Science covering:

  • Counselling and psychotherapy
  • Creative writing
  • Criminology and sociology
  • History of art and design
  • Humanities
  • English Language
  • Literature
  • Media
  • Politics
  • Psychology
  • Social work

See the full terms and conditions.

What does it provide?

The award is worth £500. Successful applicants will be awarded £200 towards the making of their short film or moving image piece, and will be provided with three mentoring sessions with a professional filmmaker.

How many grants are available?

They are 2 awards available this funding round.

When and how can I apply?

Applicants need to complete the online application form by midnight 20 March 2023. The application asks students to give a summary of the film or moving image format that they’d like to make, how it responds to the global challenges, and how it will support them with their studies and/or future ambitions. Students should contact Ross Adamson (r.k.adamson@brighton.ac.uk) for further information or if they wish to discuss the suitability of their proposal for this award.

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