John Blair Trust Charity No SC 026541 Cash grants for students' research in medical history Information from the British Society for the History of Medicine

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Registered under Scots law on 9th May 1997, the Trust was initiated in 1995 by the British Society for the History of Medicine and the Scottish Society of the History of Medicine, following the financially successful Meetings of the International Society of the History of Medicine in Glasgow in 1994 and the British Society for the History of Medicine in St Andrews in 1995. John Blair had been President of both the British and Scottish Societies and had played a major role in the organisation of these meetings. The purpose of the Trust is "The promotion of the study of the history of medicine by undergraduate students of medicine and allied sciences".

The Trustees invite applications, from undergraduates in medicine and allied sciences throughout the UK, for grants-in-aid, up to £100, to enable them to pursue their studies in the history of medicine. Such applications might include funding for necessary travel, photocopying, research fees and any other incidental or enabling expenses.

To apply fill in brief details of student, studies and why the funds are needed on form (Word document).
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Applications should be sent to
Dr Elizabeth Lazenby, MA, PhD, Chairman of Trustees, The John Blair Trust,
15 Rectory Terrace, Gosforth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE3 1YB.
Email lizlazenby@btinternet.com

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