WCP2026 Travel Bursary

The WCP Travel Bursary will support members who are presenting an abstract at the 20th World Congress of Basic and Clinical Pharmacology, 12–17 July 2026.

Terms and conditions

  • Applicants must have submitted an abstract or be speaking at the event
  • Only one author per abstract will be supported.
  • Only available to existing BPS members - priority will be given to those who have been members for at least one year.
  • Applied by the deadline - 16 September 2025.
  • Applicants should ensure their anticipated costs are in line with the Expenses Policy
  • The Society aims to cover recipients' early bird registration, and:
    • up to 50% of travel and accommodation costs for Full Members and Fellows
    • up to  75% for Undergraduates and Early Career Members.
    • However, awards will be based on the number of applications, the allocated budget and the Society’s assessment of the most economical mode of travel and a reasonable standard of accommodation.
  • A maximum of six nights accommodation will be reimbursed.
  • Other costs, such as poster printing, visas and subsistence will not be reimbursed.
  • The maximum award will be £1,000. 
  • The award is non-transferable.

Receiving payment

  • To receive payment, a bursary claim form must be submitted within four weeks of the closing date of the meeting, along with receipts, abstract acceptance email or speaker invitation email, and a certificate of attendance.
  • The Society will only make payments to a bank account in the applicant’s name, unless otherwise agreed with the Finance Team.
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