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Apply for University of Gothenburg´s Student Fund now!

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Students at the University of Gothenburg can apply for grants to develop student social life for students at the University of Gothenburg. The purpose is to provide better conditions for successful studies, contribute to good student health, strengthen university-wide cohesion between different student groups, create community across educational areas and increase the attractiveness of both the university and the city of Gothenburg.

The application is open 1 October - 30 October 2024.

Purpose

Funds from the Student Fund can be used for:

  • activities that welcome and include international students
  • activities that develop student traditions (e.g. Valborg celebrations)
  • activities that promote health (such as sports tournaments).
  • activities that stimulate students' involvement in community-building activities
  • social gatherings for the promotion of friendship and community.

Initiatives that contribute to increasing the attractiveness of the University of Gothenburg and collaboration with the surrounding community are encouraged.
 

Eligibility

Students, student associations and unions can apply for funding to implement or develop student social activities.

Funds can also be used for initiatives taken by the university to promote student social life.
 

Application

The following information must be attached to the application:

  • Who is applying for funding
  • Person responsible for the application (including contact details)
  • Description of purpose
  • Expected target group
  • Time of the event
  • Budget

Grants may not pay for alcohol.

The contact person is responsible for ensuring that the purpose of the application complies with the Rules regarding the use of the University of Gothenburg's (GU) premises for parties and events and the Policy for the use of the University of Gothenburg's premises for opinion-forming activities.

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Decision

Applications received are handled by the review panel for the University of Gothenburg´s Student Foundation, which meets twice a year (April and November). The decision on allocation is made by the Vice Chancellor  in mid-May and end of November and then communicated to all applicants.

Applications should be submitted at least three months before the planned event. The contact person is responsible for submitting any additional information and for reporting back after the event has taken place.

If the application is granted, it must be stated before and/or in connection with the realisation of the event that funding is provided with support from the University of Gothenburg Student Foundation.
 

Questions

If you have questions about the University of Gothenburg´s Student Foundation, please contact stipendier@gu.se.