Each year the BIA invites applications to deliver this highly prestigious lecture at the conference of the Federation of Infection Societies.
The successful applicant will be invited to give a lecture at the annual meeting of the Federation of Infection Societies (FIS), being held this year face-to-face in Manchester on Friday 5th November and online Monday 8th and Tuesday 9th November.
Award: In addition to presenting this BIA lecture, the award winner will receive £500 and full sponsorship to attend the FIS Conference.
Eligibility:
- UK and Ireland-based based clinically-qualified trainees in infection or infection-related specialties who are not in a Consultant-level post.
- UK and Ireland-based non-clinical post-doctoral scientists within 4 years of PhD and not in a tenured academic or top-grade scientist post. If you are beyond 4 years since awarding of PhD, but have had career breaks (e.g. for maternity, paternity or other reasons), you could still be eligible and should explain the situation in a covering email or letter with the application.
Application process: A two side outline of a proposed lecture plus a short curriculum vitae, listing all publications and other relevant scientific achievements should be sent by e-mail to the BIA Secretariat, at bia@hartleytaylor@co.uk
View the Barnett Christie flyer for full details
Closing date: 5pm, Wednesday 15th September 2021