Geoffrey Fletcher Elective Scholarship

The late Geoffrey Fletcher was a senior lecturer for many years at the Eastman Dental Hospital with responsibility for training Post-Graduate orthodontic students. He has generously sponsored this prize in perpetuity.

Eligibility

Any member of the Training Grades Group

Applicants must be in good standing with the BOS and their appropriate professional bodies

Entry

Aims of the proposed Elective

Entry details

A brief curriculum vitae
The title and aims of the proposed elective and the anticipated dates
A 1000 word abstract of the proposed study during the elective
The name of the Institution(s) at which the applicant proposes to work A letter of approval from the Head of Department of the Institution where the proposed elective is to take place
A letter of support from the trainee’s Training Program Director

Award Criteria

Application demonstrates:

1. A clear plan / study protocol for the elective period
2. Benefit to the applicant’s professional development
3. Feasibility of the proposed elective

The winner will be expected to produce a report for publication in BOS News and other publications at the discretion of the Scholarship and Awards Committee.

Value

1st Prize £3000

2nd Prize £2000

Timescale

The Elective must normally be undertaken within 1 year of the award being made; otherwise the prize money may be forfeited.
Entries to be submitted by January 31st each year on the appropriate Application Form.

Sponsor

BOS. This prize is available due to the generosity of Geoffrey Fletcher.

Judges

3 judges, usually members of Scholarship and Awards committee, selected by Chair of Scholarship and Awards Committee to prevent conflict of interest.