The Baxter Royal College of Pathology Training Fellowship
Baxter and the Royal College of Pathologists wishes to help strengthen haemostasis and clinical haematology practice in the UK. Together they are offering a Training Fellowship that will provide young doctors who are SpR Trainees in Haematology, and have passed the first part of the MRCPath examination, with the opportunity to either:
It is hoped that this Fellowship will provide training opportunities for haematology SpR’s interested in haemostasis and thrombosis, with a view to their remaining in this field. As a consequence, it will also support the UK haemophilia community in succession planning.
The award of the fellowship will cover an SpR salary, year 3+, for a one or two year period along with a contribution to consumables associated with the project as defined in the proposal. The second year of the award is subject to approval of an internal report 9 months after uptake of the grant. The award will not cover ‘on call’ commitments; these would need to be covered by the host institution during the period of the Fellowship if there is an agreed on-call commitment.
The current bursary was awarded for a two year project in 2010.
The award can be held for a combination of a research project and clinical training programme in aspects of acquired or inherited bleeding and clotting disorders. The ratio of research to training may vary between applicants but relative proportions should be justified in the proposal.
Applications are invited from doctors who can demonstrate their commitment to planning a career in bleeding disorders in the UK. They will have passed their MRCPath (Part 1) as a minimum qualification. It is envisaged that this award will apply either to doctors who wish to pursue haemostasis research or to those who are nearing the end of their SpR training and wish to develop further their clinical training in haemostasis.
Applicants must be working within UK institutions that offer:
A joint application will be required from both mentor and trainee and the award will be granted to both. Entrants must be able and willing to participate in publicity about the awards.
New projects are preferred but can be part of an existing established programme. The project should not be subject to funding from other sources.
Entries will not be accepted from employees of Baxter Healthcare and their agents, nor from employees of commercial organisations.
All applications are now being coordinated by the Royal College of Pathologists. Any questions regarding applications should be directed to the College.
Entries should be made using the standard entry form (available after registration) together with a brief outline of the proposed project. The outline should be no more than four A4 pages.
Completed applications should be sent to:
Daniel Ross
Chief Executive
Royal College of Pathologists
2 Carlton House Terrace
London SW1Y 5AF
United Kingdom
The proposal will include a fully costed research project, including a timetable and a detailed break down of consumables required. It will also include a description of the training scheme, its key objectives and training targets. The relative proportions of training and research which will be undertaken must be justified within the proposal.
The application must also include:
A report will be required at 9 months to assess progress for the award to be renewed for a further 12 months.
Entries will be judged by a panel chaired by Professor Peter Fumess, President of the Royal College of Pathology and will comprise senior members of the speciality and Baxter's Medical Director. The panel's decision is final and is not open to appeal.
(Entries from doctors working in the same departments as members of the panel or submitted in association with members of the panel will be accepted, but these members will withdraw from the panel during discussion of such applications.)
Applications will be judged on selected criteria, including (but not limited to):