CPD grant

The Scand-LAS Board has decided to allocate money to support Scand-LAS members that wish to participate in Continuous Professional Development (CPD) activities within the field of Laboratory Animal  Science (theoretical or practical).

Examples of such activities include participation in relevant international conferences other that the Scand-LAS symposium, relevant courses in animal experimentation, relevant study visit to other institution,  or similar.

The grant will be up to 1,000 EUROS each, and will cover part of costs for symposium or courses fees and travel costs.

Who can apply

Junior scientists (<5 years since PhD graduation)

Biomedical laboratory technicians

Animal technicians

Postgraduate students/PhD students

Other non-scientific personnel*

*In extraordinary circumstances when they have difficulties in getting funding from other sources.

Application procedure

Where and when
  • Applications deadline is no later than 2 months before the planned event
Application must include:
  • Full budget indicating Scand-LAS part of the financing and any other financing from other sources.
  • Support letter from the applicant’s institution

If any of the above mentioned documents are missing, the application will be rejected. The application must be in English. Those of you that hesitate to write in English please ask your supervisor or any from the Scand-LAS board for help.

NB! Only complete applications will be considered. Incomplete applications will be rejected.