Allied Health Professional Bursaries
Aimed at health professionals working in the field of rheumatology, the Allied Health Professional bursaries entitle successful applicants to complimentary attendance at Rheumatology 2010 on 21-23 April in Birmingham.
The 2010 scientific programme is currently being finalised but is guaranteed to contain its usual outstanding mix of concurrent scientific sessions, original oral and poster discussion sessions, along with the ever-popular plenary speakers. There are five bursaries available to allied health professionals who meet the selection criteria.
The award package consists of:
- Complimentary registration to Rheumatology 2010
- Two nights’ bed and breakfast
- Economy class travel expenses
Please note that any additional expenses are not included in the bursary.
Bursary winners will be selected by the BSR Executive Committee and will be notified by email in January 2010.
Submission deadline
All applications must be received at the BSR offices by 27 November 2009.
Click here to download an application form.
Rules and eligibility
The applicant must be a member of the British Health Professionals in Rheumatology (BHPR) and have:
- at least three year’s post-registration work experience and a minimum of one year’s experience in rheumatology
- a commitment to the future of the rheumatology profession
- support from their department
Winners of the prize are requested to submit a 300 word report on their experience at Rheumatology 2010 which will be used in future BSR/BHPR literature and as a useful feedback for future planning of the meetings.
Please contact Louis Bellintani at lbellintani@rheumatology.org.uk for any further information.