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Student Electives 2025

The  BDIAP is offering a total of 10 scholarships a year to undergraduate students of medicine as a contribution to enable them to work for elective or vacation periods in departments of histopathology/cellular pathology, molecular pathology or cytopathology in universities, NHS laboratories or research institutes in the UK or overseas. Proposals for work on research projects in histopathology or for acquisition of experience in diagnostic departments are eligible for consideration.

All applications will be formally reviewed by the Innovation Subcommittee. 

Am I eligible?

Applications are open to:

  • Member Country Undergraduate Medical Students

Applicants must be an undergraduate medical student from a BDIAP member country (UK, Belgium, Ireland or the Netherlands). 

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Travel Bursary 2025

A total of five travel bursaries will be available each year intended to support the cost of overseas travel undertaken by Member Country Members of the BDIAP, where the journey is one which may be expected to further the aims of the BDIAP.. 

All applications will be formally reviewed by the Innovation Subcommittee. 

Am I eligible?

Applications are open to:

  • BDIAP Member Country Ordinary Members  

Applicants must be a BDIAP Ordinary Member from the UK, Ireland, Belgium or the Netherlands.

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Innovation Grants 2025

The BDIAP is offering a total of 10 Innovation Grants per year, up to £5,000 per grant.  

These grants are prestigious awards which will be awarded following detailed assessment of the application by the Innovation subcommittee of the BDIAP. The maximum value of each grant is £5,000.

All applications will be formally reviewed by the Innovation Subcommittee. 

Am I eligible?

Applications are open to:

  • BDIAP Member Country Trainee Members 
  • BDIAP Member Country Allied Scientist or Affiliate Members 
  • BDIAP Member Country Ordinary Members

Applicants must be a BDIAP Ordinary, Trainee, Allied Scientist or Affiliate Member from the UK, Ireland, Belgium or the Netherlands.

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Foundation Bursaries: Study Days

The BDIAP has five awards available to contribute towards registration for the BDIAP Study Days - Molecular Pathology and Approach to Cut-Up for Foundation Doctors. 

Am I eligible?

Applications are open to:

  • BDIAP Member Country Foundation Members 

Applicants must be a BDIAP Foundation Member from the UK, Ireland, Belgium or the Netherlands.

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Ghent Pathology 2025 (BDIAP Schools)

Bursaries will consist of free registration to the meeting including welcome reception and conference dinner and a financial contribution towards travel and accommodation. 

All applications will be reviewed formally by the Innovation Subcommittee. 

Am I eligible?

Applications are open to:

  • Applicants from BDIAP Schools (Sri Lankan, East African, Bosnian and Arab Schools).

Applicants from BDIAP Schools must be pathologists in training or within two years of having been appointed consultant.

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Ghent Pathology 2025 (Trainees/Allied Scientists)

Bursaries will consist of free registration to the meeting including welcome reception and conference dinner and a financial contribution towards travel and accommodation. 

All applications will be reviewed formally by the Innovation Subcommittee. 

Am I eligible?

Applications are open to:

  • BDIAP Member Country Trainee Members 
  • BDIAP Member Country Allied Scientist or Affiliate Members 

Applicants must be a BDIAP Trainee or Allied Scientist or Affiliate Member from the UK, Ireland, Belgium or the Netherlands.

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15th International Junior Academy Summer School Bursary

Bursaries will consist of free meeting registration, hotel accommodation and easonable travel costs to attend the summer school.

A total of four bursaries will be available to attend the BDIAP/GDIAP Summer School. 

All applications will be formally reviewed by the Innovation Subcommittee. 

Am I eligible?

Applications are open to:

  • BDIAP Member Country Trainee Members 

Applicants must be a BDIAP Trainee from the UK, Ireland, Belgium or the Netherlands.

Find out more Apply

Travel Bursary 2024

A total of five travel bursaries will be available each year intended to support the cost of overseas travel undertaken by Member Country Members of the BDIAP, where the journey is one which may be expected to further the aims of the BDIAP.. 

All applications will be formally reviewed by the Innovation Subcommittee. 

Am I eligible?

Applications are open to:

  • BDIAP Member Country Ordinary Members  

Applicants must be a BDIAP Ordinary Member from the UK, Ireland, Belgium or the Netherlands.

Find out more Apply

Innovation Grants 2024

The BDIAP is offering a total of 10 Innovation Grants per year, up to £5,000 per grant.  

These grants are prestigious awards which will be awarded following detailed assessment of the application by the Innovation subcommittee of the BDIAP. The maximum value of each grant is £5,000.

Applications can be made at any time but must be submitted a minimum of 8 weeks before the proposed visit to allow time for the Innovation Subcommittee to assess the application.

All applications will be formally reviewed by the Innovation Subcommittee. 

Am I eligible?

Applications are open to:

  • BDIAP Member Country Trainee Members 
  • BDIAP Member Country Allied Scientist or Affiliate Members 
  • BDIAP Member Country Ordinary Members

Applicants must be a BDIAP Ordinary, Trainee, Allied Scientist or Affiliate Member from the UK, Ireland, Belgium or the Netherlands.

Find out more Apply