Prizes and Bursaries
There are several bursaries and prizes available to members of the society:
The SASWR Trainee Prize
This prize of £1000 is awarded annually at the November Scientific Meeting of the society. Entries of up to 2000 words maximum in the form of an essay or short paper on any topic related to anaesthesia and intensive care should be submitted electronically to the Honorary Secretary of the Society (honsec@saswr.org.uk) by 30th September each year.
The best three entries will be presented at the SASWR meeting in November, and the prize awarded at that meeting. Any entrants who do not make the shortlist will be invited to display a poster of their work at the same meeting.
The Ross Davis Adventure Bursary
This annual award of £1000 is presented in memory of Dr Ross Davis by his family and friends to trainees of ST3 or above from the Wessex, Peninsula or Bristol deaneries to support ‘exciting endeavours in anaesthesia’. Further information can be found at www.rosswindsurf.co.uk and applications should be directed to the Honorary Secretary of SASWR (honsec@saswr.org.uk) by 1st May each year. The successful applicant will be invited to accept their award at the following November meeting of the society, although the award may be released before then!
The Feneley Travelling Fellowship
This prize (usually £500) is awarded annually to trainees or consultants to support a ‘mission abroad’. Applications are welcomed throughout the year by the Honorary Secretary of SASWR. (honsec@saswr.org.uk)