Opportunities
Check out opportunities sent to us from external partners. This will be regularly updated
VDS/AVS EMS Grant 2026/7
One of the key objectives of The Association of Veterinary Students is to support students throughout their veterinary training. As a response to member feedback AVS announced the inaugural AVS EMS Grants in May 2018 with support from the VDS as part of a year-long project to support students with their extra mural studies. The grants were designed to support students with the financial burden of extra-mural studies (EMS) and to fill a gap in the market by providing financial support for students undertaking clinical EMS at veterinary practices in the UK & Ireland.
In the ninth year of the grant scheme, we are delighted to offer EMS grants of £200 (or equivalent Euro amount) to 5 AVS members in the academic year 2026/27. The placement can be undertaken anytime between January 2027 and November 2027, and the deadline for applications is 11.59pm Monday 23rd November 2026. Applicants must be in years 3-5 of their veterinary degree (or years 4-6 if studying at Cambridge University Veterinary School). The placement must be 5-14 days in duration. We are also looking for an explanation as to why you would not be able to complete the full placement without the support of an AVS EMS Grant.
AVS/BVA Student Event Grant
AVS offers financial funds for student-led events that champion positive student welfare within veterinary schools. Are you gearing up to organise events that place the wellbeing of your peers at the forefront? Complete the form below with your event details, and the AVS committee, in collaboration with BVA, will carefully evaluate your submission and provide feedback accordingly.
While there is no set limit on the funds allocated per university, grants are distributed based on the perceived impact on student welfare. Please bear in mind that there is a finite pool of funds available for all awards throughout the year, which may necessitate partial funding for successful applicants. Kindly note that requests for alcohol-related funding will not be considered.
Meraki EMS Grant
In partnership with AVS, Meraki are giving away a £70 and £30 clinical EMS grant every month for 12 months from 1st July 2024.
The purpose of the grant is to encourage you to build the personable relationships necessary to achieve your learning goals and have a great placement.
To apply send in a cool or fun picture of you on placement interacting and engaging with the team and a completed application form.
Applications open 1st of the month and close 23.59 on the last day of the month. Applications will be assessed by Olly King, Founder of The Meraki Initiative and Evonne Lo of AVS committee.
Download your application form here.
Open to registered users of Meraki only. Register here now.
Go to Meraki for full details on how to apply, eligibility criteria and T&Cs.
Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA)
The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) offers the opportunity to see veterinary work from a non-practice perspective.