Walshs Medical Bursary

1. Payment

The selection committee can, at their discretion, decide if moneys payable to the recipient shall be in a single instalment at the commencement of activity, be reimbursed as per the expenditure listed in the recipient’s application, or paid as otherwise determined suitable by them.

2. Recipient Obligations

In accepting the bursary, the recipient agrees to all conditions and obligations for the duration of the opportunity. If the conditions of the bursary are not met, Walshs reserves the right to require a refund of the bursary value from the recipient.

3.    Bursary Acceptance

• The successful candidate will be notified by email once a decision is made. Once informed of their selection, the recipient is required to respond in writing to accept the offer and submit (within 14 days) a short acceptance video describing their intended activity.

4. Report and Presentation

Upon completion of the activity or by 1 February 2027 (whichever is sooner), the recipient is required to:

•    Prepare a written report on the status or outcome of the activity:

     ◦ this is to include details on expenses covered by bursary funds,
     ◦ a collaborative report with research supervisors is permitted

•   Provide a video presentation for the bursary committee on how the bursary funds were used and be prepared to present an in-person presentation to Walshs staff on their project experience if requested.

5. Media & Marketing Promotions
   The recipient will be required to agree to conditions of:

• Sharing their experience and feedback with current or prospective Walshs clients, via means of online promotion, video testimony, electronic direct mail marketing, internal staff communication and social media.

6. Activity

The recipient must agree to:

• Carry out their activity in a manner as outlined in their application and approved by Walshs.
• Undertake the activity within the outlined time period. The activity cannot commence prior to 1st of January 2026 and must be completed by 30th of June 2027 unless alternative dates are discussed (such as a prolonged research project).
• Request an amendment to the activity or repay funds to Walshs should circumstances prohibit the fulfilment of the approved and awarded activity.
•        Use all bursary funds towards expenses related to research costs, education expenses, conference/course fees and travel costs. The funds cannot be used for discretionary spending, excessive travel costs, spouse or family related costs.

7. Conduct
   The recipient must always ensure that their conduct reflects this important representative role. They are required to:

• Comply with their respective association, college, university, or hospital Code of Conduct.

     ◦ Including following instructions or directions from a research institute relating to governance, ethics and conduct of their activity.
     ◦ Adhere to the research methodologies outlined in their application

• Reflect Walshs values of Trust, Reliability, Honesty, Professionalism, Supportive and Team Player
• Comply with all instructions and directions (written, verbal or both) from Walshs relating to the bursary.
• Notify Walshs of any situational changes before, during or after the activity that may impact the bursary and/or collegiate relationships.
• Conduct themselves in a manner that reflects favourably upon Walshs and the business reputation.
• Use their best endeavours to further the collegiate relationship between Walshs and the client.

8. Additional Funding

• Award of the Walshs Medical Bursary takes into account other funding or sponsorship the recipient may be receiving towards the same activity.
• The recipient is obliged to notify Walshs immediately if further sponsorship or funding is secured towards the same activity, as simultaneous grants/scholarships/bursaries towards the same activity will not be allowed.

9. Ethics Approval

• If a recipient is conducting clinical research, ethics approval must be given by the hospital and health service, university, college or professional association. A copy of the approved ethics application should be included with the application.

10. Re-application

• Unsuccessful applications for past bursary years who continue to meet the eligibility criteria are invited to reapply for the bursary in subsequent years.
• A maximum of three applications for the bursary from any one person will be considered.

11. Termination of Bursary

• Walshs may, at its discretion for what is considered a grave cause, withdraw, suspend, or request repayment of the bursary. From the date of either of these decisions, the entitlement to funding and other allowances shall cease. Upon termination, monies already paid and not duly expended shall be refunded to
  Walshs.