The BDIAP has five awards of £3000 available to contribute towards registration, accommodation and travel for trainees who have submitted an abstract to the USCAP meeting. Please note that abstract acceptance is not a condition of the bursary. 

All applications will be formally reviewed by the Innovation Subcommittee. 

The 114th Annual USCAP Meeting is taking place on 22-27 March 2025 in Boston Massachusetts, United States. 

Am I eligible?

Applications are open to:

• BDIAP Member Country Trainee Members (UK, Ireland, Belgium, The Netherlands)

To be eligible for a bursary applicants must have submitted an abstract to the meeting. Closing date for abstracts is 14:00 EDT on Thursday 26 September 2024 .

How do I apply?

• Your membership record must be up to date. 

• Complete an online application form.  You will be asked to upload several documents including: 

  • A short CV focusing on training in histopathology.

  • Your abstract details, including a copy of your abstract and a statement of your contribution to the project (word limit 200).

  • Confirmation of your abstract submission. 

• Your Clinical Lead/Head of Department/Laboratory Manager/Line Manager (“your referee”) must complete and submit the verification document.

Please follow the detailed instructions on how to apply via the link below. 

APPLICATION FORM TO OPEN SOON

Key dates: 

• Closing date for abstract submission: 14:00 EDT 26 September 2024
• Closing date for applications TBC.
• Applicants notified of the outcome of their applications: w/c TBC.

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Benefits of being a BDIAP bursary recipient

The BDIAP bursary helps applicants fund the cost of travel and conference fees and is easy to apply for. Obtaining a bursary from the BDIAP helps to enhance your curriculum vitae for future positions in Histopathology. It also offers a unique chance to learn and network from the foremost experts in the field. 

Read how the BDIAP bursary award to attend the annual USCAP meeting has benefited previous award recipients here.