Development Phases
An independent student expedition of the type supported by the University will typically go through the following phases:
- Phase 1: deciding on a place to go, the research topic(s) and the team required
- Phase 2: networking to consolidate the plan and the team, seek permissions and find host-country team members
- Phase 3: writing proposals and applications for funding
- Phase 4: organising other fundraising activities
- Phase 5: undertaking the work abroad, usually in the summer vacation
- Phase 6: writing reports and publications
- Phase 7: follow-up activities
