Upcoming Bursary Opportunities
For 2025-2026
28 July 2025
(Last updated: 28 Jul 2025 15:03)
Joint BDIAP and British Association of Urological Pathology (BAUP) Symposium on Urological Pathology
BDIAP Bursaries available for the Joint BDIAP and British Association of Urological Pathology (BAUP) Symposium on Urological Pathology, taking place in London on Friday 14 - Saturday 15 November 2025.
BDIAP is offering bursaries to support attendance at the upcoming Joint BDIAP-BAUP Annual Symposium.
Each bursary includes:
- A financial contribution towards travel and accommodation
- Full registration fees
Who can apply?
We welcome applications from:
- Pathology trainees
- Allied scientists (including Affiliate Members)
Eligibility criteria:
Applicants must be BDIAP members based in one of the following Member Countries:United Kingdom, Belgium, Ireland, Netherlands
Apply for a BDIAP Symposium bursary
Foundation member bursaries are available to attend the BDIAP-BAUP Symposium on Urological Pathology in November. You must be a BDIAP Foundation member based in one of our Member Countries.
Bursaries include free registration only. Please see here for more information. .
Application deadline: 23:59 BST, Friday 19 September 2025
BDIAP Innovation Grants – August Deadline Approaching!
BDIAP Innovation Grants support international study and training opportunities for members in our Member Countries. These prestigious awards aim to enhance experience in Histopathology and Molecular Pathology through placements in the UK or abroad.
- Up to 10 grants awarded annually
- Each worth up to £5,000
What can the grants support?
Examples of eligible activities include:
- A 2-month placement at a specialist soft tissue pathology centre
- Training in molecular diagnostics not available in your current programme
- Participation in tumour boards, research projects, or skills development in a subspecialty
Who can apply?
BDIAP welcomes applications from:
- Trainees in their final year (or within two years post-Part 1 FRCPath)
- Allied Scientists and Affiliate Members undertaking elective placements
- Consultants aiming to expand subspecialist knowledge or pursue research
Eligibility:
Applicants must be BDIAP members based in one of our Member Countries: UK, Belgium, Ireland, Netherlands
Apply for a BDIAP Innovation Grant
Next application deadline: 23:59 BST, Sunday 31 August 2025
The Innovation Grants have three fixed application deadlines each year.
BDIAP bursaries to attend the XXXVI Congress of the International Academy of Pathology
The XXXVI Congress of the International Academy of Pathology in conjunction with the 72nd Autumn Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Pathology will be held 8-13 October 2026 in Fukuoka, Japan.
Bursaries to attend IAP26 to be announced. Abstract acceptance will be a requirement of the bursary application.
BDIAP Bursaries to attend USCAP
The 2026 USCAP Annual Meeting will be held on 21-26 March 2026 in San Antonio, TX.
BDIAP Bursaries to attend to be announced. Abstract submission will be a condition of the bursary application process.
Abstract submissions will open in August..
More information and eligibility visit the BDIAP website.
Save the Date!
Upcoming BDIAP Study Days in March 2026!
We’re pleased to announce two key educational events for pathologists, trainees and allied scientists.
Molecular Pathology and Approach to Cut-Up Study Days
These study days provide an excellent opportunity to deepen your knowledge, network with peers, and enhance your diagnostic skills.
Bursaries will be announced soon.
If you have any questions please contact Louisa Coulthurst.
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