Grants

The British Endodontic Society Grant for Research Workers

Name

British Endodontic Society Research Awards

Eligibility

Any UK based member of the BES is eligible as the lead researcher.

Amount

Decided annually, according to available funds. In 2010/11 three awards will be granted to the value of up to £5,000 towards equipment and materials for a research project being carried out in the UK by qualified dentists. Any money not allocated in one year will be carried forward for future awards. The field of study must be endodontology.

Timing

Five copies of the applications should be submitted to the Administrative Secretary by 1st January each year. The applicant should submit a detailed protocol of the project, details of the equipment or materials required and a copy of their curriculum vitae. It should be accompanied by a supporting letter from the Head of Department / School if the work is to be conducted in a dental school. Retrospective claims will not be considered.

Judges

Applications will be considered by the BES research panel appointed by BES Council and successful candidates will be notified by the administrative secretary of the society.

Payment

Payment of the grant will be in two stages, half will be given at the commencement of the grant and the remainder will be given when the study is completed and a final report is submitted. It is expected that successful applicants will present their work in the form of a poster at the BES spring scientific meeting.

Presentation of the award

The grants will be awarded to the successful applicants at the Regional Meeting in November or at the Spring Scientific Meeting in following March. They will be reimbursed for any travelling and hotel accommodation expenses.

Publication

The Society will require a written report on the progress of the research project within one year of the granting of the award. Any publication arising from a study receiving a research grant must make acknowledgement of the award, and should be offered in the first instance to the International Endodontic Journal, which will apply its usual criteria for the acceptance of manuscripts.

Contact

Mrs Annabel Thomas
Administrative Secretary
Po Box 707
Gerrards Cross
Bucks
SL9 0DR

Telephone: 01494 581542

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BES support for members presenting at overseas conferences

Monetary support is available for full BES members who are due to present original research work at endodontic conferences outside UK borders.

Money can be used to contribute to travel costs and/or conference registration fees.

A limit of £250.00 per member per year is available.

A yearly funding limit will be set and reviewed annually by BES council.

Applications must be made in writing to the Honorary Secretary with details of conference/meeting, proof of acceptance of presentation and an itemised outline of how funding will be used. An abstract of the presentation is also required.

Successful applicants will be expected to provide a written report of their presentation that may be posted on the BES website and published in newsletters.

Please apply to the Honorary Secretary via the website.

British Endodontic Society Grants to Study Clubs

The BES is able to offer financial support for the establishment and running of endodontic study clubs.

Application criteria are as follows:

  • Applications will be accepted from endodontic study clubs based in the United Kingdom that wish to set up, or are already established. The principle applicant should be a member of the British Endodontic Society, and priority will be given to groups who can demonstrate that they have difficulty in securing funding from regional postgraduate deaneries.
  • Set up and running cost grants will be dependent on study club size and activity. Maximum set up funding is £1500.00..
  • Applications for funding should be made in writing to the Hon Secretary and outline potential activities (frequency and type of meetings) and membership numbers. Wherever possible a projected annual budget should be provided including details of room hire, speaker fees and expenses etc.
  • Supported clubs are expected to promote the BES in a reasonable and responsible manner. The society will provide membership information and application material, and will endeavour to send a representative from BES council to opening meetings.
  • Applications are to be assessed by BES council which reserves the right to decline funding at its discretion.

Please apply to the Honorary Secretary via the website.