Empowering professional, technical, and operational staff in their career growth
The S&C PTO Career Development Fund is a new initiative to support career development for Professional, Technical, and Operational (PTO) staff within the Department of Surgery and Cancer. If you want to broaden your skills, attend a job-relevant conference, or undertake training that enhances your expertise, this fund could provide the financial support you need.
What we fund
This competitive funding initiative is aimed at:
- Training and CPD (Continuing Professional Development) courses
- Conference attendance to support your career development
- Imperial courses that involve a fee
- Other relevant development opportunities that enhance your role
Eligible costs include training or conference fees, as well as travel and subsistence expenses. Please note that retrospective applications cannot be funded.
Who can apply
This fund is open to substantive PTO staff members based in the Department. Eligible applicants must demonstrate the impact of the proposed opportunity on their current role and future career.
How to Apply
To apply, download and complete the PTO career development fund - application form.
Once completed, please submit the form to sandc-comms@imperial.ac.uk using the subject line: PTO Career Development Fund.
Applications will be assessed based on the relevance of the opportunity, your commitment to the training, and your potential to benefit from it.
Key Dates
- Application deadline: 31 January 2025
- Review and outcome notification: 14 February 2025
- Career Development period: 15 February – 31 December 2025
- Funding usage deadline: 31 July 2025