The BDIAP makes available bursaries throughout the year, for attendance at scientific conferences or to undertake specialist study.
Below is a list of opportunities available in 2026.
Unless otherwise stated, applicants must be based in a BDIAP Member Country (UK, Ireland, Belgium, the Netherlands).
A member is not entitled to more than one BDIAP bursary in any two-year period. For Student Electives, a member is allowed one elective in their whole career.
Meeting Bursaries 2026
| Bursary |
Eligibility (Membership Category)
|
Applications Open |
Application Deadline |
Applicants Notified w/c |
|
Molecular Pathology Study Day:
2 March 2026
|
Resident, Affiliate, Allied Scientist, Foundation Doctor |
- |
Applications Closed |
20/01/26 |
|
Approach to Cut up Study Day:
3 March 2026
|
Resident, Affiliate, Allied Scientist, Foundation Doctor |
- |
Applications Closed |
20/01/26 |
|
Manchester Pathology Joint Meeting:
23-25 June 2026
|
Resident, Affiliate, Allied Scientist and Foundation Doctor
BDIAP Schools: Kristin Henry (Arab), Bosnian, East African and Sri Lankan Schools
|
Open Now |
31/03/26 |
20/04/26 |
|
BDIAP/GDIAP International Academy Summer School:
16-18 July 2026
|
Resident |
Open Now |
01/03/26 |
13/04/26 |
|
Biennial IAP Meeting:
8-13 October 2026
|
Resident, Affiliate, Allied Scientist
BDIAP Schools:
Kristin Henry (Arab), Bosnian, East African and Sri Lankan Schools.
Schools applicants must be a Resident or within the first two years of a substantive post
|
Open Now |
30/04/26 |
June 2026 |
|
Biennial IAP Meeting / Nermin Durakovic:
8-13 October 2026
|
Bosnian Resident pathologist or within the first two years of a substantive post |
Open Now |
30/04/26 |
June 2026 |
|
Annual Symposium:
4-5 December 2026
|
Resident, Affiliate, Allied Scientist and Foundation Doctor |
01/07/26 |
20/09/26 |
05/10/26 |
Other bursary opportunities in 2026
| Bursary |
Eligibility (Membership Category) |
Application Submission Timeline
|
| Innovation Grants |
Resident, Affiliate, Allied Scientist and Ordinary
|
≥ 8 weeks before proposed visit |
| Student Electives |
Undergraduate Medical Students |
≥ 8 weeks before proposed elective |
| Travel Bursaries |
Ordinary |
≥ 8 weeks before proposed meeting |
If you have any questions please contact membership@bdiap.org