BAP Education: in vivo Training Initiative
Due to its success in 2009, BAP is delighted to announce the second year of an exciting new funding initiative to support pre-clinical research in the UK and ROI for 2010. A total of £4000 is available to support up to 8 summer vacation student projects (at £500/award). This scheme was developed in response to the document published by the ABPI on the current shortage in in vivo skills within the UK and ROI (6 MB).
How To Apply
- Supervisors, who must be BAP members, are invited to complete the online application form, submit a short CV (no more than 2 pages) and a research proposal (approx 400 words) with total number, species and strain of rodents required.
- A named project student is required and supervisors must ensure the student receives adequate training and meets all statutory requirements for the work he or she will undertake
- A CV and a statement (approx 50 words max) should be submitted from the student outlining;
a) Why they wish to undertake an in vivo project
b) Career Plans
c) How it will enhance their career plans
- Priority will be given to applicants who demonstrate a strong commitment to presenting undergraduate work at the BAP summer meeting and have done so in the past.
- Priority will be given to applicants who demonstrate access to other supporting funds in the form of a summer vacation scholarship and/or commitment of matched funding from the host institution.
The animal supplier Harlan has agreed to reduce the costs of animal purchase for this scheme, to support pre-clinical psychopharmacology training. Purchase of rodents (for the approved projects), at a subsidised rate is only possible after consultation with the BAP office and are only available from Harlan UK, who are supporting this initiative.
Project Criteria
- The project must be based in a UK or ROI Home Office Designated Institution.
- The project must be one that involves whole animals (in vivo) and fits within the remit of the BAP - to advance research in the science of psychopharmacology.
- Projects should have a psychopharmacology theme and include a strong component of in vivo training.
- Projects on neurological disorders (e.g. Huntington’s & Parkinson’s disease) and pain systems will also be considered as long as in vivo approaches are utilised.
- Projects on animal welfare issues will also be welcome.
Project Funds
- Projects will be funded up to a total of £500
- The funds on offer are to be specifically used for animal maintenance costs, consumables and Home Office personal licence fees if necessary.
- Payment of the funds will be made directly to the University or Institution.
Project Dissemination
- Recipients of the BAP project funds will be expected to present a poster or oral communication at the BAP annual summer meeting the following year.
- A final report (approx 500 words) will be required from the supervisor to provide feedback to the BAP for evaluation of the success of this initiative.
The Application deadline is 1st April 2010. Applicants will be informed about the outcome of their application by 1st May 2010.
Reports from the 2009 in vivo training initiative vacation studentship projects can be viewed here (pdf).
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