Application Process

When to apply

The health, safety and wellbeing of our students and staff is our highest priority. With the spread of COVID-19 globally, the risks posed to health, and advice from the likes of Public Health England and the World Health Organisation, DMU has taken the decision to cancel all DMU Global overseas trips until further notice. 

Subject to approval by the University and providing travel is permitted, we hope to begin delivering overseas opportunities from September 2021. We have included provisional dates below:

Application roundTrip datesApplication OpenApplication deadline
11 September 2021 – 31 December 2021Monday 3 May 2021Monday 24 May 2021, 9am
21 January 2022 – 1 May 2022Monday 4 October 2021Monday 25 October 2021, 9am
32 May 2022 – 31 August 2022Monday 17 January 2022Monday 7 Feb 2022, 9am

How to apply

To apply for a DMU Global opportunity you need to complete our online application form. Click the ‘Apply Now’ button or link (these are unique to each opportunity) in the opportunity advert that you would like to apply for.

In our application form you will need to provide three distinct answers for the following questions:

  • Why do you want to take part in this opportunity? Your answers may refer to academic, professional or personal motivations. Use the 100 word limit for each text box to fully explain and showcase your interest in the opportunity
  • What skills or knowledge do you hope to develop as a result of participating in this opportunity? E.g. Enriching your subject knowledge, enhancing intercultural awareness, developing communication skills, adaptability, confidence etc. Make specific reference to the opportunity you are applying for, your interest in the country, culture and planned activities

Important: our application form will time out after 60 minutes and data will not be saved

Application tips

As long as you are eligible to take part in the opportunity, selection decisions will be based on the quality of your answers for the questions above. Below we have included some tips for writing a good application:

  • Prepare your three answers for each of the two motivation statements in advance of making the application
  • Use the 100 word limit for each text box to fully explain and showcase your interest in the opportunity
  • Clearly demonstrate your motivations with particular reference to academic, professional or personal development
  • Make specific reference to the opportunity you are applying for, your interest in the country, culture and planned activities

Accepting your place

You will receive the outcome of your application by email within 14 days of the opportunity deadline closing. If you are offered a place, you will need to complete the following steps to formally accept your place:

  • Submit some additional details to help us better meet your needs and accept the student agreement, the terms and conditions of your experience.
  • Submit your bank details in the MyBank Account tile (only if you are responsible for booking travel). We will aim to pay your bursary into the specified account at least two months before your departure date.

If you don’t formally accept your place within 10 days of receiving your offer email then the offer may be withdrawn and you could lose your place on the opportunity.

Next steps

After you have formally accepted your place, you will be invited to attend a DMU Global briefing session. This will give you more information about your trip as well as the next steps you need to take (e.g. making travel plans).

If bookings are being made by your Faculty, the bursary will be deducted from the total cost of the booking. You will be asked to make a payment for the remainder of the cost to your faculty through the DMU online store. This will be communicated to you by your trip lead at a later date.