☐ Apply for/co-develop the placement with the host.
☐ Prepare the project plan and ask the host to sign it.
If this is a bespoke placement, or a placement considerably tailored to your interests, please factor in enough time to collaborate with the host on this. If you have been offered a placement through a placement/internship scheme, please use the original advertisement and any additional information you obtained during the selection process to complete the project plan, and then contact the host to seek any clarification still needed, as well as their signature.
☐ Prepare your budget and any supporting evidence for cost estimates and comparisons to demonstrate value for money, e.g., screenshot of comparison website page. Please ensure your budget is comprehensive and your cost estimates are reasonable and realistic.
As students from the Open University need to make their bookings via ClickTravel (the University’s approved system), they should contact their school or faculty administration team to obtain an estimate of their travel and accommodation expenses.
☐ Consider other funding sources, especially for placements incurring costs beyond what the GUDP can support.
☐ Seek Departmental Risk Assessment Approval.
☐ Apply and acquire University Travel Insurance (required only in case of overseas travel).
☐ Confirm your supervisor’s support. Regardless of any previous conversations, please make sure to discuss with them your final plans. Upon receipt of your application the GUDTP will contact them independently to confirm their support.
☐ Apply for GUDTP support. If at the time of application there is any paperwork still pending, please explain the reasons for the delay by responding to question D5.
