Grants & Prizes

Research Grants

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BOFAS invites applications for grants of up to £5000 towards research into foot and ankle problems within the United Kingdom. Both basic science and clinical research are eligible.

These grants are particularly intended to get a project under way and are normally awarded for stand alone studies where modest funds are required. Typical applications could include:

  • Pilot project to inform a full grant application
  • Prospective clinical study requiring help with input and analysis of data
  • Statistical advice on trial design
  • Specialist equipment purchase

Grants will not be offered as part of general funding of a large project. General use equipment such as computers and printers would not normally be funded, neither would technician or researcher time if they are to be co-authors.
 
The applicants may be from any discipline but must include a full member of BOFAS who will be responsible for the grant funds.

Applications are considered as and when they are submitted. You should expect a response within 4 weeks and a final decision within 8 weeks.

The application should be via the website application form. All parts should be completed. If you are attaching a CV then please ensure it is short.

Any queries or questions should be sent to:

Mr Lloyd Williams
Secretary, BOFAS Scientific Committee
30 Devonshire Street
London
W1G 6PU

 

Travelling Fellowship Grants

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BOFAS offers travelling fellowships of up to £2000 to SpRs or new consultants. These are intended to support educational trips to centres offering specialist experience in foot and ankle surgery.

Applications should be made by clicking on the link above, filling in & submitting the form. You need to include a letter from the centre(s) you wish to visit, confirming that your visit has been agreed, the experience you will receive, and a timetable for the visit. Please note that retrospective applications will not be considered. 
 
The next closing date for applications is 31 December 2007. Applications will be considered and the successful applicants notified within one month. 
 
Travelling Fellows will be expected to give a 5-minute presentation to the next BOFAS annual meeting. 

 

Allied Health Professionals Bursary

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Applications are invited for Allied Health Professionals bursaries of the British Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society for 2007.  This is intended to support Allied Health Professionals wishing to attend meetings related to Foot and Ankle Surgery, without access to adequate alternative funding.
Closing date for applications is 31/08/2007.
Successful applicants will be notified by 30/09/2007
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