Training Award Application

Thank you for your interest in applying for LUTSF’s Anna Carlisle Dancer in Training Award. We look forward to hearing about your projects and plans! We don’t want to waste your time, so before completing the application please ensure you meet these eligibility criteria:

If you tick all these boxes, we warmly welcome you to fill out the form.

This new form takes into account recent feedback requesting a shorter form with more concise answers. If you have further suggestions for how we might make the form more accessible, please tell us here: [Accessible Applications Survey]

You can submit a digital or printed version.

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If applying using a printed form, please scan and/or email it to info@lutsf.onmicrosoft.com by the closing date.

In the box below, please share some information about your dance background and current training (maximum 450 words).

We understand that dance training can take many forms. We use this question to understand your dance background and how a LUTSF Award may benefit you at this stage in your development. We want to understand how your training connects with the project you want to undertake and how you connect to the dance community.

You could tell us about things like:

• Your training
• Past projects
• Current projects or dissertation plans

We understand that you might have a wide range of relevant experiences, but please prioritise elements which are most important to your application.

In no more than 50 words, please summarise your project – what do you want to use a LUTSF Award to travel for and why?

This information may be used for publicity so please describe your project clearly, briefly and accurately.

Tell us where you want to travel to:

You can enter up to 2 destinations here.

Tell us the full estimated cost of travel to/from your destination(s) above.

We contribute up to £500 in £ GBP. 

This number has to match Section A in your budget attachment.

How much of this are you requesting from LUTSF?

We can contribute up to £500 in £ GBP. 

Estimated travel dates:

Please give your best current estimate. Dates may be changed before travel is booked as long as costs are still within the agreed budget.

Access: If you require an Access Support Worker to travel with you due to your access needs, LUTSF will pay for their travel in addition to yours.

A) Preparation & Planning:

 In more detail, tell us about your project (max 400 words).

Please clearly explain:

• what your aims and activities are.
• any preparatory work you have done,
• any contacts you have made, and
• the reasons for choosing your collaborators/destination organisation(s).

B) Benefit:

What are your reasons for undertaking the project? How will this relate to your current training or studies? (max 400 words).

Please outline how the project relates to your training and will contribute and inform your professional practice. Please also highlight any plans you have to share your learning after your project has taken place.

C) Budget

Referees

Please enter a name and email address for one referee, who should know you in a professional capacity. 

We may contact your referee if we need further information about your application. Your referee must not be applying for a LUTSF Award this year. This could be someone like a teacher, tutor or supervisor.

Essential Attachments

To complete your application, we also need you to attach: