Princess of Wales International Bursary Application Form 2017

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1 Princess of Wales International Bursary Application Form 2017 Princess of Wales International Bursary Eligibility: Open to individuals working outside the UK who wish to further their training, education or professional development in transfusion medicine

2 PERSONAL DETAILS MISS / MRS / MS / MR / DR DATE OF BIRTH EMPLOYER WORK ADDRESS CONTACT NUMBER Are you a BBTS Member? YES NO Have you applied for a Princess of Wales bursary before? YES NO If so, were you successful? YES NO Are you intending to submit an abstract ORAL POSTER NO Have you sought alternative funding for this purpose? YES NO Amount sought: Granted Pending Refused MANAGER DETAILS MISS / MRS / MS / MR / DR / PROF CONTACT NUMBER WORK ADDRESS

3 SUPPORTING STATEMENTS - APPLICANT Using no more than 1000 words, please provide us with a statement outlining the benefits which you would receive from being awarded this bursary. (Continue on a separate sheet if necessary) Please provide details of visits you have organised to UK institutions and or training places offered in You should include dates, locations and contact details. (Continue on a separate sheet if necessary)

4 SUPPORTING STATEMENTS - EMPLOYER This section should be completed by the applicant's employer Using no more than 1000 words, please provide us with a statement outlining why you believe the applicant should be awarded the bursary position and how it will enhance their current role.

5 TERMS & CONDITIONS The Princess of Wales bursary is awarded annually to enable an individual working in transfusion medicine outside of the UK to experience an international conference and gain valuable work experience within a UK institution. ELIGIBILITY: Qualified transfusion professionals working outside of the UK may apply for the bursary. Applicants do not have to be a member of BBTS to apply. The awardee will receive funding up to the value of 2,500 for travel and subsistence to enable them to train within a UK institution for 1-2 weeks. The placement should be timed to coincide with the dates of the BBTS Annual Conference (Glasgow, 13th - 15th September) so that the successful applicant can attend the meeting as a guest of the Society. The award amount offered is subject to the successful completion of the stated work placement/training detailed in the application. Any changes or amendments to the details of the work placement/training must be agreed with the BBTS. The award amount offered by the BBTS in the invitation letter will be the total amount of funding available for all the costs incurred in visiting the UK and undertaking the training/work placement. The award amount needs to cover the costs of; flights to the UK and all travel costs incurred during the visit (including transport between accommodation and the training/work placement venue where applicable), visa processing costs, accommodation costs, training fees (where applicable), meals and all other subsistence costs. No extra funding will be available outside the agreed award amount. Reimbursement for expenses can only be made with valid receipts. The award winner will be invited to attend the BBTS Annual Conference as a guest of the society. The society will organise and pay for the award winner s conference registration costs. The conference registration normally includes daytime catering and one or two evening social events to which the award winner will be invited. Any other miscellaneous subsistence costs incurred at the conference must be paid from the award amount. Any award winners wishing to bring an accompanying person to the conference must do so at their own expense (visa, travel, accommodation, conference registration costs) however a complimentary ticket to the social events will be offered to that person. If the award winner cannot pay the cost of flights and/or accommodation up-front we would encourage your employer to book and pay the costs which will then be reimbursed by the BBTS (valid receipts are required). Financial payment of the award amount agreed will be made directly to the individual/employer via a BACS payment after the conference and/or training placement. Under no circumstances will money be sent overseas to the award winner in advance of their arrival in the UK. Training with a UK institution is normally arranged in line with your area of interest by the applicant directly, although in some cases we may be able to assist. The award winner must confirm the details of their work placement/training with their UK institution directly and provide the BBTS with a brief itinerary of their movements whilst visiting the UK, including contact details for their work placement/training. The selection procedure will be carried out by the Scientific Meeting Administration Committee. A report of the visit (not more than 1,000 words) must be sent to the BBTS within one month of the visit. This report may be published in the BBTS newsletter, in whole or part, subject to editorial approval. Applications will not be processed without the following documentation: 1. Completed application form including supporting statements from applicant and their employer 2. Documentation from your employer confirming approval for a leave of absence if successful, plus confirmation they will act as your Guarantor. Subsistence and travel costs will be reimbursed to you or your employer via BACS payment at the end of the conference / training. 3. Documentation confirming invitation to visit UK institutions and / or confirmation of training place invitation 4. Visa approval 5. Current Curriculum Vitae (CV) 6. List of international meetings attended in the last 10 years I agree to the terms and conditions of the award: SIGNED DATE Completed application forms should be returned to the BBTS Office before 20th May bbts@bbts.org.uk Fax: Post: BBTS, Enterprise House, Lloyd Street North, Manchester, M15 6SE If you have any queries please contact the BBTS office on