Details of each of these schemes and how to apply for them are given below.
The CA Wright medal has been given annually since 1985 to a member of the BSP to recognise their outstanding contribution to the discipline of parasitology. The recipient is a scientist in mid-career who, it is considered, will confirm their already outstanding achievements to become a truly distinguished future leader of their field.
This sentiment is in keeping with the encouragement of younger parasitologists by Chris Wright, Director of the Experimental Taxonomy Unit at the Natural History Museum, London, UK and the Society�s President at the time of his untimely death in 1983, and in whose memory a commemorative medal was instigated.
Nominations for the 2008 CA Wright Medal are now open. Nominations can be made at any time up to the closing date in Dec 07.
The nomination procedure for the CA Wright medal has been simplified. Nominations must be made in writing to the Hon General Secretary, presenting a case for the awarding of the medal.
This award aims to give a recently qualified parasitologist the opportunity to work in and/or visit an area where the subject of their research is endemic. It is aimed at PhD students or workers who have recently (within the last 2 years) completed their PhD.
Applications are now closed for the 2007 award. Applications are being accepted for the 2008 award. The deadline for receipt of applications is 20th December 2007.
This award aims to give parasitologists at an early stage in their careers (undergraduates or PhD students) the opportunity to undertake field studies in parasitology. It is particularly aimed at candidates who wish to undertake studies under demanding conditions.
Applications for the 2007 Garnham Expeditionary Scholarship are now closed.
The deadline for receipt of applications for the 2008 award is 20th December 2007.
These awards give financial support to student members of the Society, to facilitate their participation at the Society's annual Spring meeting.
The next Spring and Malaria meeting will be held in Newcastle in 2008. The application deadline is January 6th 2008
The Society provides support to PhD students towards the costs of attending an International meeting at which they are presenting their work. These awards are very limited in number and are allocated on a competitive basis.
