Travel Awards Scheme

1. Applicant must have been a member of the society for at least one year.
2. Holders of permanent NHS or University appointments are not eligible.
3. Maximum amount of award £500. Consumables costs will not normally be considered.
4. Evidence of support from other sources must be declared
5. Applications can be received at any time and should be submitted to the Chair of the Academic Committee using the form on the BNS web site.
6. A one page report documenting the value of the support must be submitted to the Chair of the Academic Committee within 3 months of the visit. Failure to comply with this condition will preclude any further support from the society.
7. Any published research developing from use of the award should acknowledge support from BNS & NAN
8. Work should be presented at a Society meeting wherever possible.

Strong consideration for submission of work for publication in NAN would be expected

Please download an application form and submit this to the Chair of the Academic Committee.

Small Grant Scheme

The Society will support projects that will support the advancement of neuropathology

Leading to publications in peer-reviewed journals and/or the award of a higher degree

or

Establishing or developing capacity to deliver research or training in neuropathology

1. The appropriate application form (see below) must be used. The names of two referees will be required, one of which should be the Academic Head of the Department in which the applicant is working and proposes to carry out the work. Please do not exceed the number of pages requested: any application exceeding this will not be processed.
2. A maximum sum of £5,000 will be allocated to any one person, but applications for smaller sums are welcomed. The money is intended to be used for direct costs associated with the proposed work. No awardee can apply a second time under this scheme within a period of four years.
3. After scientific review, each application will be assessed by the Academic Committee. The closing dates for applications are 1 March and 1 September each year.
4. After its award, the Grant will be paid in full within one month of a decision. A two-page report on the progress of the research should be sent to the Chair of the Academic Committee within one year of the award. This will assist in assessing future awards. Failure to provide a report will preclude future support in this and other schemes run by the Society.
5. Scientific work supported by the Grant should be presented at one of the Society's meetings within 2-3 years of the award. Such data should also be published in primary peer-reviewed journals. Any publications or related presentations at meetings by the recipient emanating in part or whole from the Society's support should be duly acknowledged.
6. One signed copy and one electronic version should be sent to the Chair of the Academic Committee prior to the closing date.

Please download a grant application form and submit to the Chair of the Academic Committee before 1 March or 1 September.

Please download the full guidance for the British Neuropathological Society Award Schemes

Trainees in neuropathology who cannot obtain funding to attend the Society meetings from their deaneries may apply to the Society for support - see trainees section of website for more information.