National Education Bursary

Please note: The next round of bursary applications will open on 1 January 2025.

National Education Bursaries are awarded by the Association’s Education and Training & Workforce Committee to attend scientific meetings or specialist training courses. They are not intended to fund basic training.

The bursary of up to £500 can be used to cover whole or in part expenses for travel, registration and anything that enables access for example additional caring costs associated with attending a meeting or course. The bursary can be used in conjunction with other funding sources including the Association’s regional bursaries that are awarded by the Lab Med’s regional committees. However you can only receive one award for the same claimed items (eg. the same travel expense cannot be claimed on both a national bursary plus a bursary from another awarding body such as RCPath, RBS, etc).

All applications are reviewed by the Director and Deputy Director of Education, Training and Workforce and the Director of Finance. We aim to give you a decision within four weeks of submitting your application. Priority will be given to members who have not received a bursary in the last two years.

Application criteria

• You have been a member of the Association for at least 12 months at the point of application
• You have applied for a regional bursary and not been successful or need further funding.
• The meeting or course is in the future (retrospective applications are not considered)
• You agree to write a summary of the meeting or course attended for the Association for publication

To apply complete the application form below. You will need:

• Evidence of the costs of the meeting or course including registration and travel
• Evidence of caring costs if applicable
• Details of other sources of financial support you have applied for
• Evidence of support from your place of employment