About the bursary
The BPS Travel Bursary supports members attending various BPS meetings throughout the year, including our annual meeting.
Terms and conditions
- Presenting an abstract is ordinarily a requirement.
- Only available to existing BPS members - priority will be given to those who have been members for at least one year.
- Affiliate Members are not eligible to apply for travel bursaries.
- 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.
- 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.
- The length of the meeting will determine the maximum number of hotel nights to be reimbursed. E.g. for a two-day meeting, the cost of a maximum of two nights will be awarded.
- Other costs, such as poster printing, visas and subsistence will not be reimbursed.
- The maximum award per meeting as well as per year for an individual is £750.
- Awards are 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, the email confirming the bursary, and a certificate of attendance (or a certificate of presentation if a non-BPS meeting).
The Society will only make payments to a bank account in the applicant’s name, unless otherwise agreed with the Finance Team.
