BSTP OPPORTUNITIES FOR EARLY CAREER PATHOLOGISTS – 2022/2023
The BSTP are able to offer at least two free places on each of our Continuing Education Symposiums (CES).
Applications are welcomed from interested members and non-members of the BSTP.
The awarding of funding will be at the discretion of the BSTP Council.
Priority will be given to individuals working within an “early career” environment, for example, stipendiary MSc/PhD students, researchers studying/working within a relevant scientific field, or veterinary pathology residents at a recognised institution working towards a professional qualification or gaining more experience within the field of toxicological pathology.
In addition, if the successful candidate is not already a member of the BSTP, they will also receive up to 12 months’ free membership of BSTP.
When applying you should submit the following:
- A brief CV.
- A covering letter stating why this particular CES is of interest to you.
- A letter from your supervisor/Head of Department confirming that you are working within an “early career” environment.
The successful candidate will be expected to:
- Complete and return a CES/meeting registration form (sent to the successful candidate after the award has been made).
- Attend the whole symposium.
- Write a short article (approx 500 words) describing their own research, a brief overview of the symposium, or a description of how the symposium has contributed to your training/professional knowledge (this may appear in the BSTP Newsletter).
- If not already a member of the BSTP, complete and return the membership application form (sent to the successful candidate after the award has been made).
The deadline for applications will be detailed on the relevant event web page.
Completed applications should be sent directly to the BSTP Secretariat to allow for a decision to be made by the BSTP Council. Successful applicants will be notified by the BSTP Secretariat in good time to register for the meeting.
There is no limit on the number of times a resident can apply for this place, but the BSTP Council’s decision as to who are the successful candidates will be final and binding.
By applying, all applicants consent to their details being added to the BSTP mailing list and will automatically receive future information when it becomes available. Details will not be passed on to any other organisation without written permission.
The BSTP is registered with the UK Information Commissioners Office (ICO) - Data Protection Act and complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). In addition to its UK responsibilities, the ICO has an international role including co-operation with similar organisations in the rest of Europe and with the European Commission.
The BSTP are happy for you to disseminate this information to your colleagues within your group.
Email: BSTP Secretariat – bstpsecretariat@gmail.com
Bursaries - 2022/2023
For other meetings (including joint meetings) organised by the BSTP, a bursary of up to £250 to help towards the cost of travel or registration at the meeting is available. In addition, if the successful candidate is not already a member of the BSTP, they will also receive up to 12 months free membership of BSTP worth £60.
Applications are welcome at any time from interested members and non-members of the BSTP. The awarding of funding will be at the discretion of the BSTP Council. Priority will be given to individuals working within an “early career” environment, for example, stipendiary students/researchers studying/working within a relevant scientific field, veterinary pathology residents and professional trainee pathologists working towards a professional qualification or gaining more experience within the field of toxicological pathology.
All applications must be made by email to the BSTP Secretariat bstpsecretariat@gmail.com at least 8 weeks before the event takes place.
Applications will be assessed by the BSTP Council on merit. Priority may be given to candidates who have submitted poster abstracts to a meeting.
Criteria for application - The applicant must submit a brief description of the relevance of the meeting to their training or career needs and provide the following information:
- A completed BSTP membership application form
- Brief CV
- A letter of recommendation from a supervisor or senior colleague (in lieu of recommendation from a BSTP member, if unavailable)
- Details of alternative funding that they will receive for the meeting
- Up to 3 suggestions for future educational activities/topics that would be helpful to their training
- If applicable, a poster abstract.
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Following the meeting and prior to receipt of the bursary funds the successful applicants must submit:
- A short article (approx 500 words) describing either their own research, a brief overview of the meeting, or a description of how the meeting has contributed to their training/professional knowledge (this will appear in the members-only section of the website)
- Receipts for expenses incurred for the meeting (travel/registration).
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By applying, all applicants consent to their details being added to the BSTP mailing list and will automatically receive future information when it becomes available. Details will not be passed on to any other organisation without written permission.
The BSTP is registered with the UK Information Commissioners Office (ICO) - Data Protection Act and complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). In addition to its UK responsibilities, the ICO has an international role including co-operation with similar organisations in the rest of Europe and with the European Commission.
Successful applicants will be notified in good time to register for the meeting by the BSTP Secretariat.
Further information is available from the BSTP Secretariat – bstpsecretariat@gmail.com
