Grants
Barnett Christie Lecture
BIA Award Lecture at the Conference of the Federation of Infection Societies (FIS) with emphasis on presentation of original Research including an overview of the recipient's field of research.
The 2019 award is now closed for applications.
Type of Award: £500 and full sponsorship to attend the FIS Conference (normally held in November)
Closing Date: Saturday 28th September 2019
Application process: A two side outline of a proposed lecture plus a short curriculum vitae, listing all publications and other relevant scientific achievements should be sent by e-mail to the BIA Secretariat, at BIA@hartleytaylor.co.uk
Tenure:
Eligibility: UK or Ireland-based clinically-qualified trainees in infection or infection-related specialities who are not in a Consultant-level post. OR UK-based non-clinical post-doctoral scientists within 4 years of PhD and not in a tenured academic or top grade scientist post.
BIA Research Fellowship
This award has been withdrawn for 2019. Please read the full announcement on the BIA News Updates page for further information.
We appreciate the patience of our members and expect to publish a new research strategy statement in early 2020. In the meantime, BIA Research Project Grants, Travel Awards and Clinical Exchange Awards and their deadlines remain unchanged.
For previous and existing Fellowship holders, the End of Grant report form can be found here.
BIA Research Project Grants
These awards provide consumables costs for trainees undertaking an infection-related research project in an academic centre in the UK. It is envisaged funds would be used to support preliminary study in a field with intention of developing the work either through a research fellowship or as an independent investigator.
Type of Award: Up to three awards will be made of up to £10,000 per annum for up to 2 years to cover non-salary costs of research only.
Closing Date: 31 March
Application Process: Complete the BIA Grant Application Form and return to BIA Scientific & Research Secretary
Tenure: 2 years
Eligibility: UK or Ireland-based clinically-qualified trainees in infection or infection-related specialities who are not in a Consultant-level post. UK-based non-clinical post-doctoral scientists within 4 years of PhD award and not in a tenured academic or top grade scientist post. All applicants must be supported by a named supervisor(s) at place on intended research.
BIA Clinical Exchange Award
These awards support trainees undertaking clinical or research placements overseas in the area of infection.
Type of Award: Travel, removal and insurance costs up to £5,000
Closing Date: 31 March
Application Process: Complete the BIA Grant Application Form and return to BIA Scientific & Research Secretary. See also Terms & Conditions.
Tenure: 1 year
Eligibility: UK or Ireland-based clinically-qualified trainees in infection or infection-related specialities who are not in a Consultant-level post. UK-based non-clinical post-doctoral scientists within 4 years of PhD award and not in a tenured academic or top grade scientist post. All applicants must be supported by a named supervisor(s) in UK and/or place of study.
BIA Travel Awards
These awards support travel to major national or international meetings, in particular, ASM, ICAAC, IDSA, and ECCMID to present original research, where the abstract is already accepted. Accommodation and registration costs may also be included, up to the £1000 grant limit.
Type of Award: Up to £1000 in arrears with receipts. Must be claimed within 1 year.
Closing Date: Three deadlines each year: 31 March, 30 June, 27 October.
Application Process: Forward letter of acceptance, name of conference, abstract, and 2 page c.v. by e-mail to BIA Scientific & Research Secretary
Tenure:
Eligibility: UK or Ireland-based clinical and non-clinical trainees in infection or infection-related specialities who have an abstract accepted at intended conference. PhD students must have a letter of support from supervisor.
The BIA Travel From Overseas Award (see below) is reserved for an overseas applicant with an abstract accepted at FIS to facilitate their attendance at FIS (held each year in November).
BIA Travel From Overseas Award
To support attendance at the Federation of Infection Societies Meeting
Type of Award: Up to £1000 in arrears with receipts. Must be claimed within 1 year.
Closing Date: 30 June
Application Process: Complete the BIA Grant Application Form and return to BIA Scientific & Research Secretary AND proposed abstract to be submitted to FIS
Tenure:
Eligibility: Non-UK or Ireland-based clinician working in infection or an infection-related specialty who are submitting an abstract to attend the Federation of Infection Societies meeting, held annually in November.
Non-BIA Awards
Gilead UK & Ireland HIV Fellowship Programme
The Gilead UK & Ireland Fellowship Programme started in 2009. The aim of the Programme is to support local innovation and best practice in patient care in HIV, viral hepatitis, oncology, respiratory and invasive fungal disease. The Programme invites applications from healthcare or allied professionals who are seeking funding for a project that aligns with the goals of the Gilead UK & Ireland Fellowship Programme.
The aim of the Programme is to support local innovation and best practice in patient care in HIV, viral hepatitis, oncology/haematology, respiratory and invasive fungal disease. The Programme invites applications from healthcare or allied professionals who are seeking funding for a project that aligns with the goals of the Gilead UK & Ireland Fellowship Programme.
The HIV Fellowship Grants Programme for 2019 is now open for applications. To apply for a grant, visit the Gilead Giving website.
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