Bursaries

For applicants from outside the United Kingdom

There are two types of Bursary on offer by the trustees of Symposium Mammographicum and applications are invited from members of the diagnostic team to:

  • A Facilitate study in specialist Breast Screening Units in hospitals in the United Kingdom OR
  • B Facilitate attendance at Symposium Mammographicum 2008 to be held in Lille, France from 6-8 July 2008

In each case applicants must be residing and working outside the United Kingdom and they may only apply for either Bursary A or B.

Bursary A is intended to contribute towards reasonable travelling expenses, accommodation and subsistence and any course fees. The amount awarded depends upon the number of successful applicants in any one year and is entirely at the discretion of the trustees. Successful candidates are expected to write a report for the trustees at the completion of the course.

Bursary B is intended to cover the symposium (conference) registration fee as well as provide a contribution towards overnight accommodation in a hotel for up to 2 nights and an allowance for travel. The maximum amount of the bursary will not exceed £1,000 which includes the registration fee. Successful candidates are expected to write a report for the trustees after the symposium.

In both cases proof of purchase of travel tickets and confirmation of hotel or other accommodation booked will be required. In the case of Bursary A proof of course fees will also be required. In both instances the bursary will not be paid into the successful applicant’s bank account until either the course is completed or the symposium has taken place. They must therefore be able to provide the necessary funds to support themselves while in the United Kingdom.

Criteria

The following information is required:

  • Your qualifications
  • Where and when you qualified
  • Current post
  • A full description of the mammographic equipment used in your department
  • The number of staff practising mammography within your department
  • Relevant experience already gained
  • What specific experience you seek to gain
  • Why you are applying for this particular bursary
  • How you will use this experience on your return to your department
  • What value will this be to yourself?
  • What value will it be to your patients?
  • What value will it be to your colleagues?
  • What proportion of costs have you already been able to raise from other sources?
  • Are you being sponsored by your current employer?

Notes

  • Successful applicants attending the symposium must be able to speak and understand English as interpreters will not be permitted.
  • Failure to provide all the required information may be detrimental to this application.
  • Please provide a letter of endorsement from your present employer, head of department or other senior professional confirming that they support your application for a bursary.

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