Allied Health and Trainee Travel Bursary

The deadline to submit an application was March 15, 2026.

In order to promote the interest of Allied Health and Trainees in the field of Hereditary Metabolic Diseases, the Garrod Association is offering Travel bursaries to help cover the allowable expenses associated with attending the Garrod Symposium. The exact bursary amount will be determined based on need and travel distance.

The bursary will cover travel, accommodation, and meals outside of conference hours. The bursary will not cover registration fees.

Eligibility
Applicants must meet all of the following criteria:

• Be a member in good standing of the Garrod Association.
• Be either an Allied Health Professional employed in a public institution (excluding pharmaceutical and privatesector companies) or a Trainee in a field of Hereditary Metabolic Diseases

Priority will be given to candidates who have not received a Garrod Travel Bursary in the past three years.

Bromont Bursary Amounts: Quebec and Ontario – up to $750

Rest of Canada – up to $1,500

Application Process:
The deadline to submit an application was March 15, 2026.

All travel bursary requests will be reviewed, and applicants will be notified by the end of March if they are to receive a bursary amount.