Sir Peter Tizard Bursary
Call for Submissions 2008- 2009
The RCPCH is once again inviting applications for the Sir Peter Tizard Research Bursary from paediatricians to undertake a study through the British Paediatric Surveillance Unit. The successful applicant will receive upto £15,000 toward the costs of a surveillance study.
Download a Bursary Flyer 2008-9
The purpose of the bursary
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To encourage paediatricians who are not research active to undertake a study of a rare disease or condition which affects children and which is of scientific or public health importance.
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To enable paediatricians to further develop their research knowledge and skills.
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To add to the body of knowledge of rare childhood diseases and conditions.
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To promote the role of the BPSU in the surveillance of rare diseases affecting children.
Who is eligible to apply for this bursary?
- Applicants must be members of the RCPCH
- Those who have not previously undertaken a BPSU study
- Paediatricians with NHS contracts (PT or FT) who are:
a) Specialist Registrar/staff /Associate Specialist grade; or
b) Consultant grade (less than five years in post) who have not previously undertaken a major research project in epidemiology or held a major research grant
- Only one application may be submitted per year by each applicant
- Two candidates may submit an application together, but the Committee will consider both applicants' criteria during the review process.
Closing Date
Friday June 13th 2008
Application Forms can be downloaded here
Further information
Richard Lynn, Scientific Coordinator
Tel: 020 7323 7911 or
E-mail: bpsu@rcpch.ac.uk
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