BAP Education: Pre-Clinical Bursary Awards

Bursary Awards for Undertaking the BAP Certificate in Preclinical Psychopharmacology

The British Association for Psychopharmacology (BAP) is strongly committed to promoting and encouraging research in the area of preclinical and clinical Psychopharmacology.

For many years the BAP has provided high calibre training in psychopharmacology through the highly successful and over-subscribed Clinical Certificate and the popular and acclaimed Preclinical Certificate.

To further support preclinical scientists and our continuing commitment to advancing understanding in the area of Psychopharmacology, the BAP is pleased to re launch the competitive award in the form of a bursary scheme from July 2011. The scheme will benefit individuals wishing to further their professional development and expertise in important topics of Preclinical Psychopharmacology by undertaking the BAP Certificate in Preclinical Psychopharmacology.

These competitive, BAP Council-panel reviewed, awards will enable the successful candidates to attend all 8 of the Preclinical Certificate training modules, with completion resulting in the award of a Certificate.

Bursary Details

The Bursaries will cover the registration cost for each module but not overnight accommodation. Travel expense will not generally be covered per se, however the BAP will endeavour to assist with information on local delegates and transport sharing. Where public travel expense is necessary, an allowance of up to £50 per module will be reimbursed to the delegate upon receipt of travel documents/receipts. Whenever possible, travel arrangements should be made well in advance to keep costs to a minimum.
Applications are welcomed from Postgraduates (including PhD and Masters students) Postdocs and anyone with a professional interest in Preclinical Psychopharmacology who meets application criteria.
A total of up to 3 bursaries will be awarded for each year of the Certificate cycle. Each cycle consists of 8 training modules with the next cycle commencing in July 2011 and ending in April 2013.

A list of the modules and further details of the Preclinical Certificate can be found here.

Bursary application criteria and procedure

Applicants must be new or existing BAP training members.
Applicants must have no other funds available to them for training.
Applications are welcomed from UK, Continental Europe and International Training members.
Bursary applicants must complete the on-line form, submit a CV and a brief résumé of their current research and how attendance at the BAP Certificate in Preclinical Psychopharmacology will advance this.
Supervisors must provide a brief reference in support of the applicant along with a statement of need and financial necessity.
All applications with supporting documentation must be received by March 11th 2011

Apply for a Pre-Clinical Bursary

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