Application for Funding

As general guidance, the following should be noted, although each case is treated individually and exceptions may be made (this is by no means an exhaustive list):

1. Short Courses and Workshops

Applications for reimbursement of attendance on short courses (duration of three weeks or less), must be submitted via the professional body, BAPO (address at the end of these guidance notes), on a form dedicated to this purpose. (PDF format available from this web-site or on request from BAPO or the Clerk to the Trustees). The course fee, plus travel and accommodation, up to a specified limit, will normally be reimbursed. It is requested that all claims are routinely submitted on completion of the short course; unduly late applications for reimbursement will only be made at the discretion of the Trustees.

ALL OTHER TYPES OF APPLICATION SHOULD BE ADDRESSED DIRECTLY TO THE TRUST

2. Postgraduate Training/Study

For applications relating to postgraduate training, in principle, currently 67% of the funding needed may be provided. This is also the case for travelling fellowships to study at overseas centres of excellence and for research training fellowships.

It should be noted that 67% funding of post graduate training costs is a general guideline for applicants. The Trustees do however welcome and encourage applicants to make a case for funding in excess of 67% of their proposed post graduate training / study costs, should an applicant feel their personal circumstances warrant such consideration.

3. Conferences and Seminars

For conferences, a limited number of places will be funded (fee, plus travel and accommodation up to a specified limit), on a first come, first served principle. In return for such funding, the participants are required to make a report available after the event that can be widely disseminated and may be posted on the Trust's website on www.oett.org.uk

Exceptions to the guidance for Conferences and Seminars are the annual BAPO Conference in the UK, and the ISPO Conferences, where the Trustees provide sponsorship for an orthotic speaker, rather than support for delegates attending these events.

4. Continuing Professional Development Visits

Applications for visits to Centres of Excellence, to enable continuing development in particular aspects of orthotics, will be considered on individual merit.

5. Technician Transfer Scheme and Support of Mature Students

For orthotic technicians and for mature students wishing to undertake the degree course, some funding may be provided, if their costs cannot be met through normal channels such as student loans and university bursaries.

OETT - Administration of Applications for Funding

All enquiries and grant applications for short courses (less than three weeks duration) should be addressed to:

British Association of Prosthetists and Orthotists (BAPO)
Sir James Clark Building
Abbey Mill Business Centre
Paisley
Renfrewshire PA1 1TJ

Tel: 0141 561 7217
Fax: 0141 561 7218

All other enquiries and direct grant applications should be addressed to:

The Clerk to the Trustees
Orthotic Education and Training Trust
c/o British Association of Prosthetists and Orthotists (BAPO)
Sir James Clark Building
Abbey Mill Business Centre
Paisley
Renfrewshire PA1 1TJ

Tel: 0141 561 7217
Fax: 0141 561 7218