Liverpool ASM 2012

Bursary Applications

The BPS offers its Members the opportunity to apply for a bursary to attend the Annual Scientific Meeting.

The bursary application form can be downloaded here.

The registration form can be downloaded here

The deadline for receipt of applications is Friday 10th February 2012.

Eligibility
In order to be eligible to apply for a bursary, the applicant must:

• have a salary lower than £36,000/annum.
• have paid the 2012 British Pain Society subscription fee;
• have evidence of good standing within the Society (e.g. length of membership of the society, other contributions to the work of the society)

Priority will be given to those on lower salaries and those submitting a poster that is accepted for exhibition at the Meeting.

What financial support is given?
The level of support offered to each applicant is dependent on the number of applications submitted, the applicant's salary and whether the applicant is exhibiting a poster at the Meeting. Applicants may request the following financial support:

• Registration fees to attend the Meeting
• Travel expenses for economy travel
• Accommodation expenses up to a maximum of £50/night for 3 nights

Bursary Application Guidelines
The Bursary Application Form must be completed and returned to the British Pain Society Secretariat by the given deadline.

How should the application be submitted?
The applicant must complete and return the Bursary Application Form (you will be able to download a copy from this page later in the year) to the British Pain Society Secretariat by the given deadline, together with the completed Participant Registration Form.

The Bursary Application Form must be counter-signed by the Head of Department
If the applicant is not submitting a poster abstract, the Head of Department must provide justification for the applicant’s need to attend the Meeting.

The applicant must not send payment with the Bursary Application Form.

When can the applicant expect to receive the financial support?
If the application is successful, the Society will waive the registration fee and the applicant’s registration to attend the meeting will be processed with immediate effect.

If the application for support towards the cost of accommodation and travel expenses is successful, the Society will reimburse the costs after the Meeting, once receipts are submitted. Receipts are to be sent to the Secretariat, marked for the attention of the Honorary Treasurer.

Applicants will be informed of the outcome by 24th February 2012.