Development Fund 2012-2013: Event Grants Call for Applications

The Development Fund Committee of the International Pharmaceutical Students Federation (IPSF) is delighted to announce the timetable for applications regarding the Development Fund Congress Grants for 20122013. There are four main events coordinated by IPSF on a yearly basis, namely the World Congress and three regional symposia, with each attracting hundreds of pharmacy students from all corners of the World to attend. The programme of these events consists of educational lectures, workshops, official federation meetings and social events. The accompanying information should be read in conjunction with the official application form and the committee will consider only properly submitted applications. The last date for receipt of applications will be 5th of April 2013. Aim The aim of this IPSF Development Fund Grant is to promote the objectives of the Federation by making it possible for students and young pharmacists to attend IPSF events regardless of their financial circumstances. Events Applications are invited from pharmacy students in order to attend either:
1. The 12 IPSF Asia-Pacific Pharmaceutical Symposium (APPS), Tokyo, Japan, nd th 22 August28 July 2013. (http://apro.ipsf.org/apps) th 2. The 4 IPSF Eastern Mediterranean Pharmaceutical Symposium (EMPS), th nd Alexandria, Egypt, 13 July19 July 2013. (http://emps2013.org/) nd 3. The 2 IPSF African Pharmaceutical Symposium (AFPS), Arusha, Tanzania, th th 4 July 10 July 2013. (http://afps2013.org/) th th th 4. The 59 IPSF World Congress, Utrecht, The Netherlands, 30 July 9 August 2013 (http://ipsf2013.org)
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Please note: dates have not been finalized yet. When applications for these events are open. Grant coverage and criteria The awarded grant will cover only part of expenses: the event registration fee or the travel expenses (bus, train, flight tickets and visa costs), but not both. The payment of the grant will be made only after the event has occurred and only on the production of valid receipts for travel costs actually incurred. No funds will be paid beforehand.

Priority will be given to:

i. ii. iii. iv. v. applicants from low and lower middle income countries (as defined by the World Bank) or from developing countries (as defined by the United Nations); those who have served IPSF as a Contact Person, Student Exchange Officer, subcommittee member or in some other way contributed to IPSF Projects; for regional symposia, applicants who are from the same region; those who will be attending an IPSF event for the first time and/or are the only representatives from their countries. those who will be attending an IPSF event as Official Delegates of their organization.

Representatives of organizations who will apply for IPSF membership at the World Congress may also apply for this grant. Decision All applications will be considered by the Development Fund Committee and successful applicants will be notified by the committee before the 31st May 2013. Submission of applications Applications should follow the guidance contained within the official application and should be submitted on the official form. Applicants must send an electronic version of the application form. Application forms can be requested from the Development Fund Coordinator via email to df@ipsf.org Milanka Maruni Development Fund Coordinator International Pharmaceutical Students' Federation www.ipsf.org df@ipsf.org