The MACP supports, promotes and develops members through education and research activities. The total amount of funding committed to this activity has been increased from an annual £19k to £31k. These awards are split between continuing professional development and research activities.
We strongly encourage all MACP members to apply for these awards. In a typical year 75% of applicants are successful in their application being awarded funding and some awards do not always receive an application on every round.
You can view previous successful Education Award reports here and Research Award reports here. The document below includes an example application to help with Education award applicants.
Guidance notes and Example application for Education/CPD Awards
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Education & CPD Awards
MSc / PgD Bursaries - October
Value: Up to £1000 x 7 awards a year. 4 in March, 3 in October.
Eligibility: Associate and Full Members who are currently undertaking an MACP approved HEI course
Closing: 31/10/2025
There are 7 awards available each year - 4 in March and 3 in October. The MACP reserves the right to move the allocation of awards between these 2 dates.
Portfolio Route 1 bursaries - October
Value: Up to £200 x 5 awards a year. 3 in March, 2 in October.
Eligibility: Associate and Full Members who are currently undertaking the Portfolio Route 1
Closing: 31/10/2025
There are 5 awards available each year - 3 in March and 2 in October. The MACP reserves the right to move the allocation of awards between these 2 dates.
Research Awards
Student Research Awards 2025
Value: £150 plus a year's MACP membership. 1 award per MACP HEI course per year - nominated by course lead
Eligibility: Associate Members and students who are currently undertaking an eligible course
Closing: 30/09/2025
Conference Presentation Award - September
This award is to support members to present their research in verbal or poster format at an appropriate scientific conference
- Value: ≤ £500 x 4 awards / year 2 in March, 2 in September
- Eligibility: Full, associate and affiliate members.
- Frequency: Twice yearly
- Closing: 30th September 2025
- Outcome: 500 word report