Student Life subsidizes participation in group study trips of a scientific nature. The application for this subsidy has been going through SOFv since the 2018-2019 academic year. Group travel can be divided into two categories; without sustainable transportation (€ 25,- per eligible participant) and with sustainable transportation (€125,- per eligible participant). There also exists a hybrid option of a sustainable and unsustainable travel options (which will result in a maximum € 75,- per elligable participant). You can find a detailed example for a group travel subsidy request here.
Is my trip eligible for a group travel grant?
To see if your trip is eligible for the group travel grant, you can read the subsidy regulations for group study trips below. If there are any questions, do not hesitate to send SOFv an email (info@sofv.nl)
How do I apply for subsidy?
Are you the organizer of the trip and does your trip meet all requirements? Then submit an application as follows at least 4 weeks before departure:
- Download the application form and enter all details. It is important that the travel program is described per part of the day. It is also important that it is stated per participant whether they have already received a subsidy for a group study trip.
- Send this application form, together with a written proof of guarantee from the study program/faculty, to info@sofv.nl.
- SOFv assesses the applications. If your application has been processed, you will receive an e-mail with the approval/rejection of your application. Upon approval, the grant amount will be transferred within 3 weeks.
Completing the subsidy application
When you are back from the group travel, we ask for several documents to be able to make a definitive settlement. E-mail the following documents to info@sofv.nl up to 6 weeks after your return, so we can complete your grant application:
- Proof of payment showing the final number of participants;
- Proof of mean of transportation used to reach the destination;
- The realization of the budget;
- The definitive list of participants;
SOFv will evaluate these documents in order to complete the grant application. You will receive an e-mail as soon as the settlement has been processed.
More information?
For more information, see the regulations. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact SOFv (info@sofv.nl).
