Bursaries for patients and carers
Posted: 08 May 2014, 08:50
A number of bursaries are available to enable cancer patients, survivors, carers and others affected by cancer (otherwise known as ‘Consumers’) who are resident in the UK and involved in cancer research, to attend the Conference.
The participation of patients and those affected by cancer is central to the inclusive and dynamic nature of NCRI. The NCRI Cancer Conference bursary award supports individuals directly affected by the experience of cancer who are involved in cancer research, and who wish to learn from and contribute to the Conference.
Various levels of bursary are given which include registration (single or multiple days), travel, accommodation and incidental expenses. As there are specific criteria which must be met (please see below) and a limited budget, therefore not all applicants are guaranteed to receive a bursary.
Bursary criteria
Must be a UK resident
Consumers who sit on NCRI Clinical Studies Groups (CSG) or other NCRI core activities and initiatives;
Consumers who sit on other UK cancer research groups or committees such as trial steering groups, trial management groups or local research groups;
Consumers or members of the public with a proven interest in cancer research who are members of patient support groups;
Consumers or members of the public with a proven interest in cancer research.
Applicants are encouraged to also explore other possible sources of funding and to look at the Conference programme to decide which days are most relevant to their needs and interests.
View the Conference programme
Read feedback from bursary holders who attended the 2013 Conference
If you wish to apply for a bursary please complete the online bursary application form via the link below by Friday 27 June 2014 at 5pm (please do not register as a delegate until you have been informed of your bursary application outcome and have been sent the appropriate link).
Apply for a bursary
Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application by Thursday 31 July.
If you have any questions regarding the bursary scheme please contact Rachel Doxford in the NCRI Secretariat email rachel.doxford@ncri.org.uk, or telephone: +44 (0)20 3469 8460
http://conference.ncri.org.uk/bursaries ... nd-carers/