Pilot awards in pathology
 
The Royal College of Pathologists in partnership with The Jean Shanks Foundation wish to develop opportunities for research in academic pathology.
 
Applications are now invited for a pilot awards in any pathology discipline or a related field.

The closing date for receipt of applications is Monday 1 February 2010 
 
The scheme is open to candidates who are committed to a career in academic pathology. The award is open to all pathology disciplines. The pilot award is offered to UK citizens who intend to pursue a career in pathology in the UK.

The pilot award will fund work that would be completed within one year, or at the most 18 months. The award holder will be expected to submit a final report no later than 18 months after the start of the award. The award is for up to £10,000. In special circumstances, there is the possibility of increase to £20,000. The amount of funding requested will be taken into account when considering the applications. It is expected that this amount would not normally cover the cost of equipment, but in certain circumstances (such as the award holder being based at a district hospital), it may be appropriate to do so. No indirect costs will be paid on these proposals.

Application guidelines

Applicants must submit the following:

The application form (6 copies, please)

The Monitoring form 

The Host institution form (to be submitted directly by the host institution)

The Reference form (to be submitted directly by the referee)

Your curriculum vitae

A final report will be required within eighteen months of the start of the award. It must include information on results, publications, presentations, and grant proposals generated as a result of the award.

Any publications or presentations resulting from the project awarded should acknowledge the College and the Jean Shanks Foundation.

Proposals should be submitted to:  

Mr Daniel Ross
Chief Executive
The Royal College of Pathologists
2 Carlton House Terrace
London
SW1Y 5AF

Assessment process
 
Selection will be by peer review. A shortlist of applications will be drawn up and a selection panel will interview all short-listed applicants.
 
 
Award decisions
 
Short-listed applicants will be notified by late February 2010.  Interviews will take place in March 2010.

The College reserves the right not to make an award under this pilot award scheme if, after having considered the application or after having conducted such interviews as it considers appropriate, it considers that there are no suitable applicants.