Doctoral College Initiative Fund
The Doctoral College Initiative Fund (DCIF) is designed to support and promote creative and imaginative activities organised by postgraduate research students which will enhance their research experience, intellectual and/or professional development. The Doctoral College anticipates supporting a wide range of activities or events ranging from, but not limited to, seminars, conferences, debates and specialist training activities. Please download the DCIF Fund Form and Guidelines below. Please note there is also a DCIF Award Holders Report Form to complete after the event.
How to apply
- DCIF Guidelines DCIF Application Guidance_April 2026 [PDF 97KB]
- DCIF Application Form Apply here
- DCIF Award Holder Report Form (DCIF_Award_Holders_Report_Form_March_2014 [DOC 37KB])
Please refer to note number 25 in the DCIF guidelines for applicants which states that monies will not be reimbursed until the Award Holder’s Report Form has been received by qmpgrf@qmul.ac.uk.
QMUL Expense Claim Form for successful applicants (to be submitted to department/school/institute together with receipts/evidence of payment in order to claim the award)
Deadlines for the DCIF
The deadline for receipt of applications centrally is normally 1 Nov, 1 March and 1 July.
Completed applications need to be received by the above deadlines, including supervisor DGS supporting statements. Once the applicant section is submitted, the DGS listed in the application will be emailed a request and link to complete their recommendation. We recommend allowing at least 10 working days after submitting the applicant section for your supervisor to complete the final submission.
No late or incomplete applications will be accepted. We will not follow up on incomplete applications; you will need to ensure your supervisor submits their section ahead of the deadline. Ensure you read all the guidance before completing the application form.