Postgraduate researcher travel and purchasing

During your studies you may need to arrange travel or to purchase goods or services to support your research.

Travel

All travel and accommodation bookings should be made using Key Travel, however in the first instance please contact your Graduate School who will help guide you through the process.

Further information about Key Travel can also be found on the Finance Sharepoint and Purchasing pages.

Insurance

If you are travelling outside of the UK on behalf of the University you may be covered by the Worldwide Business Travel insurance policy purchased by the University. 

Email the Insurance team at insurance@leeds.ac.uk to find out if you will be covered.

Fieldwork

For guidance on fieldwork please see Health and safety in postgraduate research.

Purchasing

Purchasing processes vary across the university.

If you need to buy anything for your project please speak to your supervisor first who can advise you on the local arrangements and how to use any relevant account codes.

FInd out more about purchasing, our purchasing systems and partners.