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The British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy has established an Education Fund, designated for research projects and initiatives of benefit to the field of antimicrobial chemotherapy.

The Society is offering a number of grants to support:

1          Innovative developments aimed at improving any aspect of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in the UK (including development of novel teaching programmes, web-based educational tools, etc).

2          The development/delivery of initiatives that promote awareness and increase public understanding about antibiotics and antibiotic usage (including pilot initiatives).

3          Development and assessment of educational interventions that aim to:

·         Reduce inappropriate / increase appropriate prescribing of antimicrobial agents

·         Create, stimulate, improve multidisciplinary learning opportunities for those responsible for management and use of antimicrobial agents

·         Improve understanding and attitudes amongst health professionals and/or public toward antibiotic usage

Applications for projects with a spread of £5,000 - £30,000 of up to 1-year duration will be considered.  Applications must include an assessment of the likely impact of the project that is proposed.

A copy of the application form and terms and conditions can be accessed below.

Submission and award dates

Submission deadline:      Monday 29 October

Award date:                     February 2008