Association Travel Fund
Association Travel Fund supports Association of Clinical Pathologists members, especially trainees, to attend scientific conferences and overseas educational activities that further their careers.
Funder: Association of Clinical Pathologists
Due Dates: Quarterly Committee meetings (application review)
Funding Amounts: Up to £500 for UK activities; up to £1,000 for overseas activities; £7,000 total fund in 2026
Summary: Supports ACP members, especially trainees, attending scientifically relevant conferences or overseas educational activities that advance their careers.
Key Information: Applicants must have at least six months’ ACP membership and demonstrate insufficient funding from other sources.
Description
The Association of Clinical Pathologists (ACP) Travel Fund provides financial support to members, especially trainee members, wishing to attend scientific conferences or undertake educational activities overseas. Supported activities must have high scientific content, be professionally relevant, provide additional experience in the applicant’s specialty, and help further their career. The fund also supports travel to experience aspects of pathology unavailable locally.
The ACP Education Committee assesses the scientific and professional value of each proposed activity, with funding decisions made by Council. Courses devoted solely to education, without input from novel research, are usually directed to a career development grant instead. Applicants pursuing such courses are encouraged to combine attendance with hands-on experience to consolidate their learning. Funded members share their experience with the wider membership through reports published in ACP news.
