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SIDNEY BARRETT TRAVEL AWARD
(Up to a
maximum value of 500€)
Opportunities
for Young Prosthodontists in Europe
The European Prosthodontic Association (EPA) invites young,
aspiring prosthodontists of Europe to apply for this award
which offers the opportunity to travel to an EPA annual
conference.
History:story:
The EPA was formed in 1977 with the objective of furthering
knowledge and promoting the teaching and practice of prosthodontics
in Europe. From small beginnings this Association has grown
in strength so that there is now a membership of over 500
representing 34 different countries, 27 of which are in
Europe. Each year the Association holds a Conference where
members from all the different countries in Europe gather
together to discuss matters of scientific interest, education
and clinical skills in the science and practice of Prosthodontics.
The EPA originally decided that money should be made available
to Prosthodontists from countries in the former Soviet Union
in order to support and encourage their attendance at the
Annual Conference. In 2000 the EPA Council decided that,
in future, six European Countries would be selected annually
by Council. The National Prosthodontic Body or Dental Association
would then be invited to nominate one member to apply for
the award. The Council Officers would then select 2 out
of the six nominations to receive up to £500 towards
travel and accommodation for attending the conference.
In 2003 the regulations were changed to
encourage applications from all young graduates
and final year undergraduates, with an interest
in prosthodontics, to encourage them to attend an EPA conference
for the purpose of developing their interest, and possible
future career, as specialist prosthodontists.
This award has now run for several years and support has
already been provided for Prosthodontists from Azerbaijan,
Latvija, Lithuania, Moldova, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, Uzbekistan.
It would be desirable, (although not essential), for applicants
to be members of the EPA and make either a short (10 minutes)
oral presentation or a poster presentation at the conference.
APPLICATION:
Applications for the EPA Sidney Barratt Travel Award should
be made as follows:
1) A letter (or email), stating why the
candidate is applying for the award.
2) A brief Curriculum Vitae detailing
the candidates qualifications and experience in Prosthodontics.
3) A supporting letter from the Head
of the Prosthodontic Department (or Head of the Institution)
in which they have studied.
Applications should be received by the
Honorary Secretary no later than April
30 for consideration for the following conference.
The Board of Trustees will consider all
applications and decide if any application merits support.
The decision of the Board of Trustees is final and not subject
to appeal. More than one application can be made for this
award, but any individual can only receive this award once.
(Applications for membership of the EPA
should be sent to the Honorary Treasurer and made via the
membership pages of this web-site).
Further details about this award can be
obtained from the Honorary Secretary:
Jeff Wilson
Honorary Secretary
European Prosthodontic Association
Cardiff University Dental Hospital & School
Wales College of Medicine
Heath Park
CardiffCF14 4XY
U.K.
Telephone: 0 (44) 2920 743552
Fax: 0 (44) 2920
743120
email: wilsonj@cardiff.ac.uk
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