UKFIET would like to thank the individuals who contribute to the bursary fund directly or who agreed to the conference fee levy (regular day and 3 day fees) in 2023.  Through this we are able to make available a number of bursaries to assist delegate participation. We would also like to acknowledge the generous contribution made by AWS in providing funds for LIC and LMIC bursaries.

Applications are requested at the time of abstract submission, in order to allow as much time as possible for applicants to apply for additional funding and UK entry visa application.  As part of the process, only those with abstracts that have been accepted for presentation will be considered. Deadline is 18 April 2025

Inevitably, demand for bursaries will far exceed supply.  Please apply only if you meet the criteria stated, even applicants who meet all the criteria may be disappointed. UKFIET reserves the right to award the amount of funding requested, a proportion of the amount requested, or make no award. UKFIET is unlikely to support more than one applicant from the same institution.

Recipients of a bursary award will be expected in addition to presenting their paper to produce a blog or article relating to their paper or the conference for publication on the UKFIET website and to attend dinner on the evening of 17th September as our guest.  Our Engagement Fellow will provide further information regarding the blog/article following awards being made.

Applications should be sent by email to Sarah Jeffery, Conference and Programme Manager of UKFIET. Deadline 18 April 2025

Sarah Jeffery conference@ukfiet.org

Bursary Application Form

What is the award criteria?

Grants will be awarded based on the following criteria:

  • Your abstract has been accepted and you are asked to make a presentation in the conference programme
  • Hardship: the applicant is unable to attend the conference without financial support;
  • Participation in the conference will clearly contribute to the applicant’s professional development.
  • You have not previously received an UKFIET bursary.  (Participants who have previously received an UKFIET bursary are not eligible to apply for a bursary in 2025.)

What funding is available?

Applicants based in the UK may apply for conference fee, accommodation and up to £300 travel expenses.

Applicants based outside the UK may apply for conference fee, accommodation and a contribution to travel expenses limited to £850.  

(in both cases accommodation will be dinner, bed and breakfast at New College)

If I am successful how will the bursary be paid?

Travel expenses will be paid by bank transfer, after the conference, upon receipt of a claim with receipts. Applicants must arrange to meet their own expenses in the first instance.

A code will be provided for registration and accommodation booking to be made a zero cost.

It is regretted that UKFIET will not reimburse any costs incurred by successful applicants who are subsequently not able to attend the conference.

How to apply?

Please complete and return the completed application form and combine with supporting documents into a single PDF file. The file name should be Last Name_BursaryApplication. Applications must be sent to conference@ukfiet.org by 18 April 2025.

 

Thank you to our bursary sponsors

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