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Bursaries

About WAGE Bursaries

Wage Bursaries are designed to support healthcare professionals by providing financial assistance to cover part of their salary while undertaking training, education, or research. Our aim is to reduce the financial barriers that may prevent talented clinicians and researchers from furthering their expertise. WAGE is committed to supporting professional development and enhancing the care of patients in Wales.

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We are delighted to offer our members the opportunity to apply for funding that supports activities aiding professional growth and, in turn, improves the care of patients in Wales with gastrointestinal and liver conditions.

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Our bursary fund is awarded at the discretion of the WAGE Core Executive Group, subject to available funding. Support may cover activities undertaken in the last year or planned for the near future. Funding can be used for recognised training courses, sabbaticals at centres of excellence, or other proposals that demonstrate clear professional value.

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Applicants must show how their training or research will benefit healthcare services in Wales and provide evidence of support from clinical, academic, or managerial supervisors.

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We currently offer two types of Wage Bursaries: General Bursary and Liver Bursary.

Types of Bursaries

1. General Wage Bursary

  • Available to healthcare professionals across a wide range of specialties.

  • Supports applicants undertaking training courses, clinical placements, or research projects.

  • Open to doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals.

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2. Liver Wage Bursary

  • Specifically targeted towards healthcare professionals working in hepatology and liver disease.

  • Designed to encourage the development of specialist knowledge in liver health.

  • Particularly suitable for applicants engaged in liver-related training or research.

Eligibility Guidelines

Applicants must:

  • Be a registered healthcare professional or trainee.

  • Demonstrate a clear need for financial support.

  • Show how the bursary will contribute to their professional development.

  • Provide evidence of acceptance onto a recognised course, programme, or research project.

  • Commit to submitting a short report at the end of the bursary period.

  • Not have already received WAGE funding within the last 2 years

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Eligible activities include:

  1. Recognised training courses

  2. National or international conferences

  3. Sabbaticals at centres of excellence

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Note: Funding can not be used for equipment 

Application Process

  1. ​​Download the Application Form

  2. Access the application form via our bursaries page.

  3. Prepare Your Supporting Documents

    • CV (maximum 2 pages)

    • Proof of course/programme acceptance

    • Letter of support from a supervisor or line manager

    • Project or training outline (maximum 500 words) - Including amount 

  4. Submit Your Application

    • Applications must be sent electronically by the advertised deadline.

    • To be sent to admin@wage.org.uk

  5. Assessment & Notification

    • Applications are reviewed by the Bursary Committee.

    • Assessment is based on eligibility, relevance, and potential impact.

    • Successful applicants will be notified within 6–8 weeks of the deadline.

Successful Applicants

All applications are reviewed by the executive committee to ensure they meet the eligibility guidelines. If applications are eligible for bursary's the selection criteria is as follows:

  • Relevance of the proposed training/research to applicant’s role.

  • Potential benefit to patient care and the wider healthcare community.

  • Feasibility of the project.

  • Strength of the supporting statement and supervisor reference.

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Successful recipients must provide a short written report on completion of the funded period and acknowledge the bursary in any presentations, publications, or outputs related to the work.
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