Trainee bursaries
BSVP Spring Meeting – Endemic and emerging animal diseases in the UK: insights, advances and challenges
7th of June – University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
To support trainee professional development, the BSVP is pleased to offer up to 5 trainees the opportunity to present a review of an interesting case or a summary of their research project at our upcoming Spring Meeting.
Successful applicants will receive free registration to the meeting, £300 towards travel and accommodation costs, and free BSVP membership for the 2026 year.
To apply, applicants should submit a written abstract (max 800 words). Research or cases from all species and aetiologies are welcome, but those focused on endemic and emerging animal diseases in the UKare particularly encouraged.
The requirements for the trainee presentations are as follows:
1. The candidates can be of any nationality and work in any country
2. The candidates should be preparing for a pathology board examination (as signed off by their sponsor)
3. Successful candidates are expected to present their work in person at the meeting in the format of a scientific poster to be discussed with colleagues, with the following specifications:
-Size: A0 (841 mm x 1189 / 33.1 inches x 46.8 inches)
-both horizontal (landscape) or vertical (portrait) orientation can be used.
-Attachment: tacks/pins (rod and cord for hanging is not necessary)
4. The successful candidates will receive free annual membership for the 2026 year
5. The case presentation must be ethically acceptable
6. Previous BSVP award winners from the last 2 years can apply, however applications from non-previous winners will take precedence in the judging
7. Candidates do not need to be current BSVP members
8. Successful applicants agree to have their abstract as well as photos (to be taken on the day) to be published on BSVP website and social media for promotional purposes
Please submit your abstract via email to BSVP Secretariat (bsvpsecretariat@gmail.com).
We are happy to discuss any aspects of the presentation with you prior to submitting your application, including potential topics, the format, and/or general encouragement to get involved!
All abstracts and sponsor supporting letters must be received by email by Friday 16th of May 2025. Successful applicants will be notified by 20th of May 2025. Note that registration for the event closes on the 23rd of May.