IPWSO 2016 Conference Scholarship Scheme
In order to share
knowledge about Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) around the world IPWSO is delighted
to offer a small number of scholarships to people who wish to attend the 2016
International Prader-Willi Syndrome Organisation (IPWSO) conference to be
hosted by the Foundation for Prader-Willi Research Canada in Toronto from July
20th - 24th.
The grant will cover economy airfare to Toronto and registration fees. Applicants should be able to cover their own accommodation costs.
The expectation of the
scheme is that successful applicants will use the knowledge they gain at the
conference to effect improvements for people with PWS in their countries.
All applicants must be
willing, if they are successful, to be publicly identified by IPWSO as having
received a scholarship (e.g. on the IPWSO website and in its annual
report).
All applicants must
also be willing to prepare a brief report (which IPWSO may make public) on
their experience at the conference within 6 months of the end of the
conference.
Only one scholarship
will be awarded per country.
Priority will be given
to applicants who have a track record of supporting people with PWS in their
countries and demonstrate a willingness to continue to support others. Priority
will also be given to candidates who come from countries in which large PWS
conferences do not currently take place.
The closing date for
the receipt of applications is 31
January 2016. All applications will
be considered and voted on by the IPWSO Board whose decision will be
final. No correspondence will be entered
into.
Successful applicants
will be informed by 19 February 2016.
To apply please provide
the information requested on the form on our website.
All applications must
be in English.
