Applying for the SAS Development Fund

Before applying for the SAS Development Fund, please ensure you have read the latest Principles and Guidance. These can be found HERE 

Applying as an Individual to attend a short course or conference  SAS Doctors wishing to apply for the SAS Development Fund must complete THIS FORM and return it to england.sasdoctors.nw@nhs.net. Applicants must ensure they have fully utilised their Trust study leave budget before applying.  Please ensure the application is clear and concise, printed/ typed. Retrospective applications will not be considered. All applications must be signed by the Clinical Director and SAS Lead for the Trust. Please include as much information as possible to support your application, including any course programmes.

Applications for individuals to undertake a postgraduate university qualification must complete THIS FORM.For postgraduate university qualifications, information should be provided about each module, including the dates these will be undertaken.  Funding can only be approved for one year at a time, and for courses extending over more than one year, a fresh application must be submitted annually

Applying as a Trust.  Trusts apply for the SAS Development Fund to run courses for their SAS Doctors by completing THIS FORM and sending it to england.sasdoctors.nw@nhs.net.  Please ensure that as much information is included as possible to support the application, including a breakdown of costs, and a programme if available. Applicants must specify whether their course will be open to SAS Doctors across the region.

 Reimbursement for individual Doctors in NHS Trusts.

  • Application is approved by the funding panel and letter sent to inform of decision and next steps. Funds are released to Trusts.
  • Doctor attends course and claims expenses from the Trust to pay the course fees; travel and  accomodation (if approved).
  • Doctor to complete this this evaluation form within 4 weeks of attending course: https://forms.office.com/e/d8fLUCSfp                                                 

Reimbursement for Trusts

  • Application is approved by the funding panel and letter sent to inform of decision and next steps. Approved funds are released vis the Education Funding Agreement Issues 1-4 (formerly Education Contract Schedules).
  • Trust SAS Lead/ Admin runs course and completes this evaluation form: https://forms.office.com/e/gVLYPZrSvB

Reimbursement for individual Doctors in non NHS Organisations

  • Application is approved by the funding panel and letter sent to inform of decision and next steps.
  • Doctor attends course and claims expenses from the employer to pay the course fees; travel and accomodation (if approved). Doctor's employing organisation to raise an invoice to NHSE North West to claim costs.
  • Doctor to complete this evaluation within 4 weeks of attending the course: https://forms.office.com/e/d8fLUCSfpL

 

Funding Panel Review dates for financial year 2025/26 (TBC)

Deadline for applications

Panel review date

Application decision deadline date