If you have identified an external training course which would be beneficial to the successful completion of your research degree, but a similar course is not available through Proficio at Essex, with the Director of Research Training’s approval, you can use your Proficio funds to pay for the course.
To apply for approval to use your Proficio funds to attend a training course not provided through Proficio, please complete an approval form (.docx).
Doctoral students can use their Proficio funds on conference attendance. Find information and the amount of funds available for conference attendance.
If you would like to attend a conference using Proficio funds, please fill in a conference approval form. (.docx). Please allow at least two weeks to receive a response from the Proficio team before you receive a reply regarding your application.