ACLs: NIHR Bursary – how to claim

To make a bursary application please fill in the designated bursary request form in advance of the intended event or activity.

The IAT team will review each submission and provide a decision within three weeks. A separate request form must be submitted for each individual event or activity for which bursary funding is sought.

The bursary can only cover costs related to PPIE work, Research courses and attendance at conferences. Unfortunately, we cannot approve expenditures for consumables or clinical training. 10% of the bursary is recommended to be used towards Patient Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE).

For any travel bookings we recommend using the University’s official Travel Management Partner – Key Travel. This can be used to book flights, accommodation, rail, Eurostar and book international car hire. Please see details in the ACL handbook on how to set up your profile. 

The MyView system will be required to be used when claiming back any other costs that cannot be covered by using the Key Travel system related to each NIHR bursary claim. This will include, for example, conference fees, subsistence, public transport, taxis and car mileage.

Incidental expenses can only be submitted after the event. Please submit all claims on the system and upload copies of the original receipts.

All expense claims must be submitted within three months of the associated travel or event. Claims submitted after the 3-month deadline may be subject to rejection and will not be reimbursed unless exceptional circumstances apply.