International Volunteer Grant | Association of Anaesthetists

International Volunteer Grant

International Volunteer/OOPTE Grant 

For long-term voluntary work in developing countries, generally longer than one month. If additional funding is required for a visit already in receipt of an IRC grant, a new form should be completed.

If a visit lasts more than six months, reports will be submitted to IRC at intervals of not more than six months in addition to the final report.

The safety of applicants and participants must be considered in all projects. Funding for projects and travel will only be considered where the submitter can demonstrate that due diligence has been followed regarding the trip. All applications will be scored against the IRC scoring criteria. Funding partners may require that the applicant is a current member of the relevant organisation to receive grant funding.

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Submission deadline: 23:59, Wednesday 5 February 2025

Amount per applicant - Up to a maximum of £20,000

Eligibility criteria - You must be a UK-based or Ireland-based, qualified anaesthetist 

Frequency - twice a year

Funding partners - Association of Anaesthetists, Paediatric Critical Care Society, Regional Anaesthesia UK, Royal College of Anaesthetists, Society for Intravenous Anaesthesia, and World Anaesthesia Society 

Current submission period
For travel commencing between  Applications close Committee meeting
1 April 2025 - 8 August 2025
23:59 on Wednesday 5 February 2025 March 2025

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