A grant of up to €1,500 is available to support an innovative research project in any area related to medical physics and bioengineering.  The funds may be used to pay for items such as equipment, consumables, attendance at a conference, etc.

Eligibility

Applications are welcome from members of the APSM who are either:

• Aged ≤ 35 years on the 31st March 2008; 

or

• Registered for an M.Sc. or Ph.D. Degree.

Guidelines for Applications

Applications must include the following documents:

1. A completed application form, containing an abstract (max. 100 words) and a detailed account of the proposed research project (max. 1000 words) under the following headings:

• Background and Purpose of Project
• Plan of investigation (including time frame) and proposed methodology
• Breakdown of all costings (there must be clear identification of how the applicant would propose to spend the money)

2. A brief CV (max 2 pages) of the applicant, outlining any previous research activities;
3. A letter of support from the Head of Department, confirming that the applicant is registered for a higher degree or is actively involved in research activities.

The application form can be downloaded here.

 Completed applications should be emailed to Dr. Andrew Fagan at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

All applications must be received by 12 noon on 31st  March 2008.

An assessment panel comprising of members of APSM Executive and Research & Education SIG, together with an external assessor, will consider applications in April 2008.  Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application as soon as possible after this date.  The decision of the assessment panel is final and binding.

 Applications will be judged against the following criteria:

• Academic background of applicant;
• Strength of proposed project;
• Clarity of proposal, with defined, achievable goals;
• Feasibility to complete proposed work within stated timescale.

 Successful Applicant

• The grant money must be spent by the end of 2008;
• A report outlining the results of the project and a description of expenditure of the grant must be submitted to the Research & Education SIG by 31st March 2009;
• The successful candidate will be asked to present the findings at the APSM Annual Scientific Meeting;
• Acknowledgement of APSM Funding:  Any publications arising from research funded under this scheme must acknowledge funding support from the Association of Physical Scientists in Ireland.