2023 ISFM Feline Congress
Bursary Applications

In-person in Dublin Congress

Who can apply?  

Veterinary students in years 4 and 5. Bursary applications are open to all student vets, but preference will be given to those applying from the congress host country. For 2023 this will be Ireland.  

How many bursary places are on offer? 

Five bursary places will be awarded: three from our host country (Ireland) and two internationally.   

How to apply 

All applicants will need to provide the following: 

• A personal statement that demonstrates your passion and interest in cats and feline medicine.
  • This needs to be 250 – 500 words outlining the value of this opportunity to your future professional development, and how you plan to implement your learning in your studies and how you intend to promote ISFM’s Cat Friendly Principles. 
• A reference from your university tutor in support of your application. 
• Country of residence  
• Full name and email contact 
• Place of study 
• Membership to any veterinary association 
• Brief biography 

Note: all bursary applications should be written in English.

 What will the Bursary place cover? 

Successful applicants will be awarded full registration for the duration of the 2023 ISFM Feline Medicine Congress Dublin from Thursday 29th June 2023 to Sunday 2nd July 2023. Hotel accommodation at The Clayton Burlington Road will be provided for those travelling from overseas. Flights and other travel costs, must be covered by the individual.  

Note: for successful applicants attending from Ireland, the bursary will cover full registration to the congress only. Accommodation and travel fees must be covered by individuals.  

ISFM Membership FREE for a year which will give you access to all ISFM Member perks, including the ISFM Virtual Congress 2023 

Who can apply?  

The bursaries are available to veterinary practitioners, of all levels, from low to lower middle-income countries (see list of qualifying countries below). This includes veterinary students, who would prefer to apply for an ISFM Membership and access to the Virtual Congress instead of applying to attend in-person, and qualified veterinary surgeons with an interest in feline practice, but without the means to fund an ISFM Membership themselves.  

How to apply 

You will need to complete the online bursary application form. In order to make your application you will need to collate the following information: 

• Country of residence  
• Full name and email contact 
• Place of work or place of study 
• Membership to any veterinary association 
• Brief biography 
• Case for support (250-500 word statement outlining the value of this opportunity to your professional development, and how you plan to implement the benefits of being an ISFM Member in your learning and in practice, and how you’ll use this opportunity to promote ISFM’s Cat Friendly Principles).  

Note: all bursary applications should be written in English.

What will the Bursary place cover? 

Successful applicants will be awarded a full individual ISFM Membership for one year. ISFM Membership includes the following benefits:  

• Access to the Community Forum where you can collaborate with your peers to share advice, solve challenges and develop new approaches 
• CPD at your convenience with our programme of high-quality monthly webinars with learning you can use in clinic. 
• Events and Congress; get discounts to attend our international congresses which are renowned for their world-class CPD and their great social atmosphere. Plus, full access to our ISFM Virtual Congress platform which has all the content from our Feline Fine Congress in 2022 and will host all the content from our Dublin Congress in 2023. 
• Clinical Club, a monthly Zoom meeting providing the opportunity to discuss clinical issues and cases with other practitioners. 
• Research Roundup where you’ll receive monthly summaries of some of the latest clinically relevant science from JFMS and other journals. 
• ISFM Podcast access to full-length episodes of ‘Chattering With ISFM’ where expert guests discuss the latest updates in feline medicine.   

Bursary applications will open on 1st February 2023 and close on 2nd May 2023  

Bursary applications will be assessed by the congress and veterinary team at ISFM and successful applicants will be notified by email by the middle of May 2023.  

International Cat Care request that those receiving a bursary agree to disseminate what they have learnt to colleagues and fellow students and allow the charity to share their story and experience of how ISFM has of benefitted them for promotional marketing purposes.  

Other conditions 

No single veterinary practice or educational institution will be supported by more than five bursaries in any one year. 

Qualifying countries