The aim of the Bursary Scheme is to facilitate training in the
addictions field for individuals experiencing difficulty in
funding a course of study.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 UK
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 1 year prior to that for which
they have applied (unless the latter is a follow-up event
for which they cannot obtain funding).
Courses
An indicative list of courses can be found
here.
Applications
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NOTE: ALL APPLICATIONS NOW BY EMAIL ONLY. NO POSTAL OR
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- 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
- 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
forwarded direct to the Executive Office (SSA Bursary Administration,
Executive Office, 19 Springfield Mount, Leeds, LS2 9NG)
- To streamline the applications process, from
October 2009 all applications will be submitted electronically
PLEASE NOTE: Applications cannot be considered
until the manager's letter of support is received
If you anticipate any difficulty obtaining this
letter, or need advice in identifying an appropriate manager,
email graham.hunt@leedspft.nhs.uk
for advice which will be provided in consultation with the
Bursary.
The Student
- is currently working (paid or voluntary)
or in a practice placement in the addictions field or in
a post with a substantial addictions interest
- 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
- is, and for the duration of the course will
continue to be UK-based
The Training or Educational Institution
- is a recognised and UK university-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 Employer/volunteer supervisor (not the
course manager)
- is a specialist addiction agency or has a
commitment to working with addiction problems
- confirms their commitment to support the
student's learning, which must include time for studying
and to attend the training
- provides clarification of their contribution
(financial or in kind) to the student's proposed training
- is not in the private for-profit sector
Specific Awards
- Students will be awarded a maximum of £750
for an individual course of study in any one financial year.
Awards are not transferable in whole or in part, and relate
only to the academic year, and the specific course, for
which they are initially granted
- The award is available only for the payment
of course fees and cannot include other expenses (such as
course materials, travel expenses)
- A percentage of bursary students will be
followed up for audit purposes on completion of a module.
Further funding will depend on students returning the Bursary
audit form. We reserve the right to contact the course co-ordinator
directly if audit forms are not returned.
SUBMISSION
OF APPLICATIONS
APPLICANTS SHOULD NOTE THE INFORMATION SET
OUT ABOVE AND BELOW BEFORE DECIDING TO SUBMIT.
Application forms can be downloaded as a MS
Word document here.
Please send as an attachment to: graham.hunt@leedspft.nhs.uk
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 forwarded direct to the Executive Office (SSA Bursary
Administration, Executive Office, 19 Springfield Mount, Leeds,
LS2 9NG).
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 Jo Neale,
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 Decision
- is taken by at least two members of the Executive
Council, one being the Bursary Co-ordinating Officer and
the other a second officer of the Society designated to
the task by the Executive Council. This panel is elected
by the Executive for a period of four years
- will be taken by an alternative officer of
the Society where one of the above has an interest
- the award of a bursary in one year of a course
does not indicate it will be granted in subsequent years
or for subsequent stages/modules of courses. Applications
must be made for each year and the SSA reserves the right
to alter the awards criteria from time to time
- the Bursary Sub-committee scrutinises a
large volume of applications, applying consistent and experienced
standards. Applicants have no right of appeal and the Sub-committee’s
decision will not normally be reconsidered. We do not allow
re-application, and each application is judged on the application
and support letter as submitted
Funds
The Society will make available the sum of £45,000
per annum (from financial year 2009-10 onwards)
Payment of Awards
Payment will be made directly to the educational
establishment and not to individuals.
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