How to apply

1. Please ensure that you have downloaded, read, and understood the  Career Development Fund Terms and Conditions. This document outlines what the criteria is for applicants, career development opportunity, and your responsibilities, should you be awarded the funds. You should also read the Frequently Asked Questions for other topics not covered in the Career Development Fund Terms and Conditions.

2. It is recommended that you have an appointment with the CDF administrator to discuss your idea, which bursary application you should apply for, and everything else you need to know before applying. You can book a virtual appointment or in-person appointment here:

Book time with Meg Devine: CDF Application Meeting- Online

Book time with Meg Devine: CDF Application Meeting- In-Person

3. Please choose which Career Development Bursary to apply for based off your need for funding. Apply for the Work Experience Travel Bursary if you need help with transport costs. Apply for the Career Start Bursary for help with all other costs associates with the work experience. Please note that each applicant must have evidence of the opportunity and for the Career Start Bursary a referee or sponsor as part of your application, so we recommend you think about who this could be (an employer/lecturer/etc) before you apply. You can upload your referee or sponsor's email to the application. Should you have questions or need further information, please email cdf@canterbury.ac.uk.

Travel Bursary: Applications for this bursary run from August 2025 till the end of July 2026. We will acknowledge receipt of your application form within three working days and aim to get back to you with a decision within seven working days.  If you have any questions, please direct them to cdf@canterbury.ac.uk. 

The Career Start Bursary: This will be awarded following regular panel meetings. The dates for these meetings for 2025/26 will be:

Student deadline	Panel date
Thursday 14 August	Tuesday 19 August
Thursday 11 September	Monday 16 September
Thursday 16 October	Monday 20 October
Thursday 13 November	Monday 17 November
Thursday 11 December	Monday 15 December
Thursday 15 January	Monday 19 January
Thursday 12 February	Monday 16 February
Thursday 12 March	Monday 16 March
Thursday 16 April	Monday 20 April
Thursday 14 May	Monday 18 May
Thursday 11 June	Monday 15 June
Thursday 16 July	Monday 20 July

The Career Development Fund 2025/26 will run until funds are exhausted. Early applications are advised as funds are limited.

Make sure you look at the Frequently Asked Questions for further information. If you require any help with your bursary application, you can email cdf@canterbury.ac.uk.

How to apply

Student deadline

Panel date