We understand that some of our members face financial and other barriers to attending our student or annual conference. This page provides information on our Widening Participation Award, and other funding and support that may be available to you.
Widening Participation Award
After two successful years, the Widening Participation Award will be back for CSP Annual Conference 2025. Applications for this award will open in the the spring of 2025, aimed at members facing financial barriers or from under-represented groups. Please see below for other sources of funding.
The CSP award enabled me to attend CSP conference, by reducing some of the barriers to participation that result from my medical disabilities.
Widening Participation Award recipient, 2023
Other sources of funding
CSP Charitable Trust Conference and Presentation Award
This award provides funding for CSP members who are presenting at a conference, or for members up to a band 5 who wish to attend a conference for the first time.
Applications are due to open from July 2025 – September 2025.
Community for Allied Health Professions Research (CAPHR)
CAHPR has regional hubs across the UK, some of which have grants available to attend or to present at conferences. Examples include:
See if your regional hub could help with your conference attendance.
CSP Network funding
If you belong to a CSP network such as a regional or diversity network, or a professional network, there may be funding opportunities available from the network, so get in touch with the committees.
Letters of support
If you require a letter of support from the CSP to apply for funding to attend conference, for example to show your employer or educator, email us at conference@csp.org.uk