BACK for 2019
BAUN are delighted to offer funding again for 2019 for up to 50 delegates!
We are acutely aware of the impact of the medtech guidelines and how they have effected some BAUN Members in gaining funding in order to attend the annul BAUN Conference and Exhibition and we therefore are delighted to bring back to the BAUN Bursary for 2019. Please see the terms and conditions below for details about who is eligible and how to apply.
**Please read the terms and conditions very carefully. You will be asked to adhere to these as part of your application. To download a copy of the terms and conditions please CLICK HERE
Membership Requirements
You must be a BAUN Member during the dates of conference.
Existing BAUN Members: If you are already a BAUN member, you are responsible for checking your membership expiry date. If you need to check the status of your BAUN Membership please contact BAUN@fitwise.co.uk
Non-Members: You can apply for a funded place as a non-member but you must be an active BAUN Member on 11th and 12th November 2019. You can join BAUN by clicking the 'Join BAUN' link above.
Funding Breakdown
Funding supplied by BAUN covers a full place at conference for 2 x full days of conference including catering.
Accommodation
If required, you will be provided with a contact name and email address to enable you to book 1 nights accommodation at the Ibis Hotel, Albert Dock, 27 Wapping, L1 8LY, Liverpool. This is for a standard double room for one occupant for one night only on either Sunday 10th of November or Monday 11th of November 2019 only.
It is your responsibility to book your own accommodation using by emailing the hotel direct using the email address which will be provided. If you choose to book an additional night it shall be your responsibility to pay for any extra nights or charges, direct to the hotel. You will be provided with a link to book additional nights accommodation.
Travel - You must book your own travel but this will be reimbursed up to the value of £100 (including VAT). Copies of your receipts must be with Fitwise Management Ltd by Monday 2nd December 2019.
**Funding does not apply to the Sunday workshops or include an Annual Awards Dinner ticket.
Confirmation of Funds Spent
Copies of receipts for purchases must be sent to Fitwise Management Ltd. These can be sent via email to events@fitwise.co.uk or posted to:
BAUN Annual Conference 2019
Fitwise Management Ltd
Blackburn House
Redhouse Road
Seafield
Bathgate
EH47 7AQ
All receipts must be with Fitwise Management Ltd by Monday 2nd December 2019.
If your application for a funded place is successful, you will be sent a link to download a travel expense claim form.
Confirmation of Attendance
You must have approved study leave from your manager prior to submitting your registration.
Attendance at BAUN 2019 Annual Awards Dinner
You must register and attend the BAUN 2019 Annual Awards Dinner at Liverpool Football Stadium. To purchase a ticket at a cost of £30, please use the link sent to you in your confirmation email once you have registered.
Non-Attendance at Conference
If you are selected for a funded place and if you do not attend conference an invoice will be sent to you for the full cost of the conference place applied for plus any associated costs attached to your attendance i.e. cost of hotel accommodation.
Early Bird rates have been extended up until the 23rd September 2019 to enable unsuccessful applicants time to register at the early bird rate. Previously scheduled to finish on 9th September 2019.
HOW TO APPLY
You must first apply to be selected for a BAUN Funded Delegate Registration Place for Conference 2019. If you meet all the criteria as highlighted in the above Terms and Conditions your application will be processed on a 'first come, first served' basis.
If your application is successful, a link to a registration site will be emailed to you for you to then process your registration. This email will also contain a contact name and email address for the Ibis Hotel to enable you to book your accommodation if required. Please be aware that accommodation is not automatically booked as part of the Conference Registration process. You will also have the opportunity to sign up for any of the Sunday workshops or the annual awards dinner at this stage.
TO BEGIN YOUR APPLICATION FOR FUNDING
As there is limited availability, we do expect funded places to go quick but please keep and eye on this page for availability.
BAUN Annual Conference & Exhibition 2019 Sponsors
BAUN would also like to thank our main sponsors of this year’s conference. Please take the time to visit their websites by clicking on their logos below.