Apply to the Turing Scheme

Here is some information to help you get started on your Turing application.

Applications for Curated placements are now open and will close at 5pm on 4th October 2024. 

All applicants are asked to submit the following through the ‘submit application’ link below:

  • Name and contact details
  • A copy of their CV
  • A 1-minute showreel (if suitable for the aims of the placement)
  • a cover letter explaining the rationale behind the placement and detailing how this will develop their training and career goals
  • Confirmation of the placement dates
  • Contact details for their host organisation
Submit application

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I believe the program is very well designed and embraces the main needs of the applicants, but I think this will depend on the personal experience and the country the applicant is attending.

The facilitator & host has been nothing but supportive and forthcoming. They have given me the opportunity to grow as a producer, choreographer & filmmaker. Alongside this I have been receiving bi-lingual support and made connections with a whole new artistic network because of it.

Yes, it exceeded my expectations. I was able to work in a different country, acquire new skills, and immerse myself in a unique cultural environment. This experience enriched both my professional and personal growth.

The organisation was exceptionally welcoming and inclusive, making me feel valued in all aspects of their company life. I felt I had the opportunity to grow and be challenged, as well as to bring my voice and share my opinions.

Very positive

Great initiative for artists seeking new experiences.

Having a 3-month period of time to fully immerse myself in a new city, culture and company life offered so many insights for the decisions I am currently making now that I will be graduating. Understanding the dance industry, company class, re-staging processes and performance where all offered positive perspectives on professional life that I will take with me into the future.

11 out of 10, it has been an absolutely incredible experience!

An enormous thank you to everyone who made this possible, it has been anincredible opportunity and not one of us wants it to end, we are sad to leave thisbeautiful place – and each other. Many new connections and friendships have beenmade, professional and personal ones. To feel supported and encouraged as ayoung artist making work is stronger than I can begin to explain. I hope you knowhow much of a difference you make, not just physically and financially, but for ourminds, hearts and artistry. Thank you thank you thank you!

Eligibility criteria:

  • Over 16 years
  • UK resident
  • To be a recent graduate (graduated within 12 months) Creative Re-Work courses are included in this if you completed a course with us last academic year.

There are two ways in which you can apply:

  1. You can apply through a placement organised by Creative Re-Work.  These companies will be revealed in due course and will have a separate closing date. We will ask all applicants to send in their CV, showreel and a cover letter. There may also be a task involved from one of the companies to be completed. We may also hold an open class/workshop for invited applicants.
  2. Curated placement: You can organise your own placement.  It is up to you to make contact with a host organisation to plan a placement.

Information:

When applying for a curated here are some tips to help you kickstart a discussion with a hopeful host:

  • The host has to be an organisation it cannot be an individual.
  • The host organisation has to be able to show they have Employers’ Liability insurance (or equivalent for the host country) or a document similar to this.

Prior to any placements commencing, Rinova Ltd will organise a 1-2-1 session with all participants to go over any further questions or concerns you may have. Rinova Ltd will also be on hand throughout your placement to offer support to you throughout your placement.

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Turing Scheme funding

Travel

The Turing scheme gives each participant a travel budget, which is calculated on the distance from the UK to your destination country.

Please see here for link for List of destinations and grant rates: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/turing-scheme-international-study-and-work-placements/list-of-destinations-and-grant-rates

Cost-of-living

Participants will also receive a daily cost-of-living budget for your placement which contributes towards your accommodation and food.

The daily cost-of-living allowance will be calculated depending on the mobility destination. The destinations are categorised into two lists:

Group 1: higher cost of living, and, Group 2: lower cost of living

Placement duration Group 1 Group 2
First 14 days £109 per day £87 per day
After 14 days £76 per day £61 per day

Additional Funding

There is additional funding for applicants from disadvantaged backgrounds or SEND applicants can apply for as well as ‘readiness to travel’ funding. There is also additional funding available for language support.

Please head to this link for further information on these criteria.

FAQ’s

What is expected of me and what are my responsibilities as part of the Turing Scheme?

We expect all participants to carry out the mobility placement in full and align with the aims agreed in your learning agreement.

We expect everyone taking part in the Turing Scheme to have good communication skills and to be responsive, prior to, during and on completion of the placement. We do a lot of our communication through email and virtual calls to ensure arrangements are made in a timely manner.

As a participant, you are responsible for ensuring all paperwork is completed and submitted to Rinova Ltd.

You are responsible for making your own travel and accommodation arrangements, which will be reimbursed to you as detailed within your Participant Agreement.

What insurances do I need to have?

Participants are responsible for ensuring they have relevant insurances in place prior to their mobility placement. All participants must have adequate travel and medical insurance in place to cover them for the duration of their placement. We also advise you to apply for a GHIC card prior to your travel.

Is the duration of my placement flexible?

If you are applying for an independent placement, the minimum amount of time your placement can be is 4 weeks.  If you are applying as a pair or as part of a group, the minimum amount of time is 2 weeks.  The maximum amount of time for a placement is 3 months. (Please note: if you have a British passport, you will be unable to stay in Europe for more than 90 days in any one year).

Are the start and end dates of my placement flexible?

When you submit your application for Turing, we would like to know when your placement is planned to take place.  We are closing applications around October, (opening in Sep) we ask that no one organises a placement before December as we won’t have sufficient time to organise your placement before then if your application is successful. Placements can be organised between December 2024 and August 2025. The latest you can return back to the UK from a placement is 31st August 2025.The placement starts and ends from the day of travel to and from the destination country.

Can I travel from a country outside of the UK?

You have to travel from the UK to your placement and then back to the UK after your placement has ended. Unless due to extreme circumstances, you will need to return travel to the UK with a Turing placement.

Can I have a holiday once my placement has finished?

The Turing scheme does not cover any time that you are not working on your placement, it is very strict about this. The dates for your placement need to be very clear and need to align with your travel dates. Unfortunately you will not be able to extend the mobility placement for holiday dates.