A. C. IRVINE TRAVEL FUND

How to Apply
Mountaineering

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You should apply by completing the application form. The form includes a space for approval by a tutor or supervisor.

In addition, you should give a detailed plan for your holiday. This should include:

  • An overview of the main objectives. You are advised to check maps, guidebooks and other sources before submitting applications. It may be useful to consult the Oxford Mountaineering Library, on level 5 of the Radcliffe Science Library.

  • A brief biography of all members of the holiday, including relevant experience.

  • Logistical details.

  • A breakdown of costs: grants may cover reasonable costs of travel, accommodation, food, insurance, and other direct expenses; however, equipment costs are not covered.
The plans should be concise, well-prepared and well-thought-out. Candidates who wish to take holidays together may make a joint application, but each candidate must fill in an application form and obtain approval by a tutor or supervisor.

Applications should be sent, as hard copy, to Alicia Black, c/o Dr T. Povey, Secretary of the Irvine Travel Fund, University College, High Street, Oxford OX1 4BH, to arrive by 3.00pm on Thursday of 4th week of Trinity Term. Enquiries can be sent to alicia.black@univ.ox.ac.uk.

Most candidates will be interviewed on Saturday of 6th week of Trinity Term, although some grants may be made without interview. You should plan to be available for interview. If the date for the interview clashes with a University Examination, this should be mentioned on the application, and the Trustees may allocate an alternative time. You will be e-mailed the previous Thursday to let you know whether you are being called for interview, and, if so, the details. It is your responsibility to check your e-mail for this information.

If you are awarded a grant, you must send a short report of your holiday to Alicia Black (as above) before 1st November in the Michaelmas Term following the holiday. The Jeremy Naish prize will be awarded to the author(s) of the best report submitted

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