Bursaries

Important Notice

The bursary application period is over! Thank you for your participation.

IMPORTANT DATES:

19 November 2010 

Application deadline

  3 December 2010  

Successful applicants are notified by e-mail

INFORMATION

To encourage talented delegates from all over the world to attend the conference, “Excellence in Rheumatology” will offer a number of bursaries for participants studying or working in "Least Developed" or "Landlocked Developing" Countries.

Each bursary includes*:

  • Ticket: A roundtrip economy ticket from the participant’s country of residence to Istanbul
  • Accommodation: 3-night’s accommodation in Istanbul*
  • Registration: Complimentary registration for conference

Please click here for the list of ”Least Developed" or "Landlocked Developing" countries, as per the United Nations website.  

ELIGIBILITY, CONDITIONS & RESTRICTIONS

All rheumatologists (fully qualified or trainees) who study or work in ‘’Least Developed’’ or ”Landlocked Developing Countries” and have successfully submitted an abstract to ‘’Excellence in Rheumatology’’ are eligible to apply.

Applicants must submit:

  1. Proof of abstract submission as first author by submitting a copy of the abstract submission confirmation letter (obtained through the “Excellence in Rheumatology” abstract submission process at http://excellence-in-rheumatology.org).
  2. Proof of status from the Institution, Hospital or University. This must be an official letter, signed by the relevant Head of Department, confirming that the applicant works or studies (and is in good academic standing).
  3. Copy of passport
  4. CV (2 pages)
  5. Application. A letter including (a) why the delegate wishes to attend the conference, (b) how the conference relates to his/her work or study and (c) how it will benefit his/her work or study.

STEP-by-STEP-Procedure to Apply For Conference Bursaries

  1. Carefully read the eligibility criteria.
    NOTE: Ineligible applications will be rejected without further notice
  2. Submit your abstract by 19 November 2010. Please bear in mind that the quality of the submitted abstract is a key element in the bursaries evaluation process.
  3. E-mail your bursary application to and include ALL documentation (proof of abstract submission, proof of status, copy of passport, CV, application) by 19 November 2010. Please use "Excellence in Rheumatology Bursary Application" in the subject heading.
  4. The Scientific Advisory Board reviews and evaluates bursary applications by 29 November 2010.
  5. Recipients are notified about their acceptance by e-mail by 3 December 2010. 
  6. If your bursary application is rejected, then you will need to register at the conference in order for your abstract to be included in the scientific programme. In case you are unable to attend “Excellence in Rheumatology”, you may withdraw your abstract by 6 December 2010.

*Bookings for flights and accommodation will be arranged by the Conference Organisers. Accommodation will be offered on a bed & breakfast basis. Accepted applicants will be notified regarding their flights and accommodation details together with the letter of acceptance by 3 December 2010.