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: Associates who are currently undertaking an MACP approved HEI course*
Closing: 31/10/2026
There are 7 awards available each year - 4 in March and 3 in October.
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: 31/10/2026
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.
Level 1 CPD Award - September 2026
Value: Up to £750 x 4 awards a year, 2 in March, 2 in September
Eligibility: Full & Associate Members
Closing: 30/09/2026
Applications will be considered for the following:
- Courses
- Travel and accommodation to support access to conferences or courses.
- Support for further mentoring
- Developing or undertaking CPD activities
Musculoskeletal Excellence & Innovation Award
Value: Up to £3000 x 1 award
Eligibility: Full Members
Closing: 31/07/2026
The Musculoskeletal Excellence & Innovation Award provides funding of up to £3,000 to support members in undertaking a transformative learning experience. This may include a clinical study visit, or a visit with an educational, leadership or research focus at a recognised centre of excellence in the UK or abroad
Research Awards
Conference Presentation Award - September 2026
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 2026
- Outcome: 500 word report
Student Research Awards 2026
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: 31/12/2026
Course Leads at our partner HEI's can nominate 1 student (on an MACP pathway) per year - at any point during the year.