RTSG Funding Information

Each full-time PG student will receive an RTSG allocation each academic year depending on the programme they are registered for. Part-time students will get a 50% allocation. Students with external RTSG funding will not get an additional allocation from Psychology:

  • Year 1 – £750
  • Year 2 – £750
  • Year 3 – £750

This money is held in Academic Unit accounts, and students may claim for the following expenses:

  1. UK fieldwork expenses
  2. Conferences and summer schools
  3. Language training courses
  4. Reimbursement of interpreters, guides etc
  5. Survey costs e.g., printing, stationery
  6. Purchase of small items of equipment e.g., cameras, tape recorders, films, cassettes, telephone & copying at the University
  7. Gifts for local informants

 

In exceptional circumstances, we may consider requests to purchase a laptop or other computer equipment from the RTSG allowance. This must be justified based on the nature of the research and as being essential for the successful completion of the PhD, and a statement of support from your supervisor is required prior to any purchase of such equipment. All equipment purchased will remain in the custody of the University of Southampton following completion of the award.

Unspent funds can be carried forward to academic years but any unspent funds will be frozen on submission of PhD and returned to the Academic Unit to be redistributed for future years.

All computer and related equipment must be purchased via an e-mail request to Serviceline (Serviceline@soton.ac.uk), who will order the equipment on your behalf from approved University suppliers.

You may not buy any computer or related equipment yourself and claim it back.

See instructions on http://www.southampton.ac.uk/finance/services/index.php#34

Please contact the Faculty P2P Office (email expenses@soton.ac.uk) if you have queries about purchasing items using your RTSG allowance and for travel claim forms and advice on how to claim. In all cases, original receipts or tickets are required to support the claim.

Students should familiarise themselves with the full Expenses & Benefits manual to ensure they are spending within University terms and conditions: http://www.southampton.ac.uk/finance/services/index.php#34

Please note the P2P office is based in room 3049, building 37. Travel and requisition claim forms can be found on the Finance website.
 

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