Full candidate specifications can be found on the relevant bursary application pages. Please ensure you carefully check these through before applying.
Educators
A Consultant or post-CCT GP
In a substantive post (permanent contract) in the east of England (EoE)
SAS Doctors
SAS doctor in a substantive post (permanent contract) in the east of England (EoE)
Locally Employed Doctor (i.e. Trust Clinical or Education Fellow)
Trainees
In a substantive post (permanent contract) in the east of England (EoE)
In a Higher Specialty Training post, with at least 1 year prior to expected CCT date at time of commencing course (full time equivalent)
In a Run-through Training Programme, with at least 1 year prior to expected CCT date at time of commencing course (full time equivalent)
Core Trainees who have been offered a Higher Education Training post in EoE and have accepted the post
Received Outcome 1 at most recent ARCP
Core Trainees who have not been appointed to Higher Education Training in EoE
Foundation Trainees
Locally Employed Doctor (i.e. Trust Clinical or Education Fellow)
Received Outcome 2 or 3 at most recent ARCP
Yes, our educator bursaries are available to substantive consultants or post-CCT GP level.
There are 2 application rounds each year, these typically open in March (September intake) and September (January intake).
Bursary funding is for course tuition fees only; funding will be sent directly from NHSE to your allocated HEI. Funding cannot be used for administrative fees, travel, equipment, or subsistence.
No, bursary funding is for tuition fees only.
Yes, bursary funding is allocated 60 credits at a time, and you must complete the qualifications in order. If you are applying for a PGDip then you must have already completed a PGCert (60 credits), and if you are applying for a Masters then you must have already completed a PGCert and PGDip (120 credits in total).
No, this funding is for PGCert/PGDip/MSc in Medical Education only.
Funding for courses in Medical Simulation can be considered for Simulation Leads only.
Bursary funding cannot be deferred or used in another academic year to support delayed study; applications are considered for specific intakes only. If you can no longer start the course you have been awarded bursary funding for, you will need to re-apply for funding in the relevant application round, and there is no guarantee your application will be successful.
No, once you have been notified your bursary application has been successful, you will need to apply to the HEI separately. The application process can vary depending on the university, and some are more popular/competitive than others. If you do not successfully secure a place on the course, your bursary funding cannot be deferred or used on a different university.
Bursary Group |
Supporting Statement |
Trainees |
Supporting statement form to be completed by Head of School or Training Programme Director |
Educators |
Letter of support to be submitted directly by Director of Medical Education, Head of School or NHSE Deputy Dean |
SAS Doctors |
Letter of support to be submitted directly by Director of Medical Education, SAS Tutor or Clinical Director |
Masters |
Letter of support from University Tutor |
No, the bursary process is extremely competitive and in order to run a fair and equitable process and stick to a strict timeline, we are unable to accept any late applications. All paperwork relevant to your application must be submitted prior to the deadline.
All groups have multiple options of who can provide them with a supporting statement, so if the person you approach first does not reply/is on leave/is off sick, please approach one of the other options for a supporting statement instead.
Yes, the bursary process is extremely competitive and only a certain amount of funding can be allocated in each application round. If you are unsuccessful in one round, you are very welcome to apply again in the next round. Application feedback can also be requested upon request.
No, bursary funding cannot be claimed retrospectively. Applications are open for specific intakes only.
Whilst HEI’s in the east of England region are prioritised, other HEI’s that offer a distance learning course will also be considered.
Please see ‘ranking system explained’ guidance copied below:
“Bursaries will be awarded in order based on each applicant’s total application score, taking into account their ranking preference.
The bursaries will be distributed in an even manner across the region, the number of places at each HEI will depend on the number of bursaries NHSE EoE are able to fund in any given application window.
Once the allocated number of bursaries in a given HEI have been filled, subsequent applicants who have put this HEI as their first preference and have an appointable score will be allocated a bursary in their next highest ranked HEI which has an unallocated bursary. If an applicant has an appointable score and all the bursaries in the HEIs which they have preferenced have been allocated to higher scoring applicants, they will be placed on a waiting list.”
As well as the HEI’s listed in the application form, a category for ‘other’ will also have a number of bursaries distributed to the highest scorers.
Bursaries are awarded in order based on each applicant’s total application score, taking into account their ranking preference. Bursaries are distributed in an even manner across the region, the number of places at each HEI dependent on the number of bursaries NHSE EoE can fund in any given application window. Once the allocated number of bursaries in each HEI have been filled, subsequent applicants who have put this HEI as their first preference and have an appointable score will be allocated a bursary in their next highest ranked HEI which has an unallocated bursary. You may only select one university if that is what you want to do, but please be aware that this may reduce your chances of being awarded bursary funding.
Applications are scored independently by two separate individuals from a panel at NHSE EoE.
Applications are scored on the following criteria:
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Educator Role
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Contribution to Medical Education
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Evidence of Improving Medical Education
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Overall Clarity of Application
Highest scoring applicants clearly evidence their contributions to Medical Education and their plans for improving it, with clear references to how the PGCert/PGDip/MSc will support this. High scores are awarded where widespread evidence and feedback are used to qualify statements made, and demonstrations of reflective practice are evident.
The bursary process is extremely competitive, and funding can only be awarded to the highest scorers. Please ensure you take time to write and submit a detailed application, whilst sticking to the stipulated word limit.
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