POLICY CRITERIA FOR AWARDING STUDY BURSARIES

Bursaries

The Executive Council of the Society for the Study of Addiction has agreed to make bursaries available to individuals who:

  • have been offered a place on a University validated programme in specialist addiction studies;
  • have a demonstrable commitment to working in the addictions field;
  • have not participated in a substantial event of this nature in the six months prior to that for which they have applied (unless the latter is a follow-up event for which they cannot obtain funding)


Applications

Applicants can apply for a bursary of up to £750 to cover course fees. Preference will be given to applications from members of the Society.

Application forms are available from:

Karen Nobbs
Secretary to Dr Rumball
Alcohol & Drug Service
Weavers Centre
Hellesdon Hospital
Drayton High Road
Norwich
Norfolk
NR6 5BE

tel + 44 (0)1603 786704
fax + 44 (0)1603 786700

E: Karen.Nobbs@nwmhp.nhs.uk

OR

application forms can be downloaded as a pdf file here or a MS Word document here. Please either post the completed forms to the address above or fax to + 44 (0)1603 671920.

The applicant’s line manager is required to support the application and to indicate which other sources of funding have been sought. The manager’s letter of support should be attached to the submission.

Please be aware that it can take between 6-8 weeks to process each bursary application. This is to allow the applications to be read and considered by Dr Daphne Rumball, SSA Bursary Co-ordinating Officer and Professor John Strang, SSA Bursary Treasurer and any further consultation and subsequent administrative processes. You can expedite this process by ensuring careful completion of your application form and supporting letter.

The Student

  • is currently employed in the addiction field
  • is able to make a case for requiring to pursue the course of study for which the bursary is requested
  • has the support of their employer to pursue this course of study
  • is able to provide evidence for acceptance on the course of study

The Training or Educational Institution

  • is a recognised and validated provider of further or higher education
  • offers validated programmes of study leading to a recognised qualification

The Course

  • provides substantial knowledge and skills in the addiction field in practice, research or policy
  • is validated by a recognised Institution of Higher or Further Education
  • results in a recognised qualification or credits (not just a Certificate of Attendance)

The Employing Authority

  • is a specialist addiction agency or has a commitment to working with addiction problems
  • has the capacity to support the student's learning

The Decision

  • is taken by at least two members of the Executive Council, one being the Treasurer and the other a second officer of the Society designated to the task by the Executive Council members. This group is elected by the Executive for a period of four years. The current members are Daphne Rumball and John Strang
  • will be taken by an alternative officer of the Society where one of the above has an interest

Funds

The Society will make available the sum of £35,000 per annum (from financial year 2008-09 onwards).

Specific Awards

Students will be awarded a maximum of £750 for an individual course of study

Payment of Awards

Payment will be made directly to the educational establishment and not to individuals

Procedures

  • Two members of the Executive Council, one of which is normally the Treasurer, are responsible for administration of the scheme and deciding awards. The group will be nominated by the Executive Council for a period of four years in the first instance. Current members are John Strang and Daphne Rumball.
  • An annual report gives details of the number of applicants, number receiving bursaries, their agencies, the course supported and the award received.
  • The report for the previous financial year will be presented initially to the July Executive Meeting and then to the Annual General Meeting (AGM).


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19 Springfield Mount
Leeds, LS2 9NG

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