The BSI is offering financial support to both medical students and postgraduate students (PhDs & MScs) who are planning to undertake a formal placement in a selected laboratory for their medical elective or for a placement. To be considered for support by the BSI, this placement must have immunological relevance.
Value
Individual awards will be up to the value of £1,500, and a minimum of four awards shall be awarded in any one year (running from July to June). Applications will close once the funds for any one particular year have been allocated.
Applications for 2017/18 are now being accepted.
Eligibility
- Applicants must be either medical students or postgraduate students (PhDs/MScs)
- Applicants must be a current member of the BSI
- Planned placements must be greater than two weeks in duration (for shorter placements, please use the standard travel award application)
- The placement must have immunological relevance
- As part of the submission, the applicant will be required to describe the planned placement in detail, and their enthusiasm for the subject of immunology – see application form for full details
- The application process will require the formal support of the applicant’s supervisor in the form of a supporting letter
- A letter of support from your placement supervisor should also be provided as part of your application
- The applicant will be required to provide a formal report of their activities for the BSI – this could be a written report or else, e.g. an online blog
- See application form for other stipulations
- The BSI’s decision regarding any individual application shall be final
How to apply
Applicants will need to complete an application form describing the planned placement and their personal scientific interests, and include a letter of support from their supervisor endorsing their plans. This will be the basis for assessment by the BSI. Please read the guidelines before submitting the form. If you have any queries about the scheme, please contact Glyn Jones.
Download the application form (Word)
Download the application form (PDF)