Learning and development bursaries

These bursaries support our specialist workforce develop and respond to new technologies.

Current offers 

International Clinical Librarian Conference, 18 and 19 June 2025, Leicester

We have provided bursaries for 6 NHS Knowledge and Library Staff to attend the International Clinical Librarian Conference, 18 and 19 June 2025, Leicester. We look forward to hearing their reflections on the conference experience.

14th International Congress on Medical Librarianship (ICML), 14 to 16 July 2026, Glasgow

Apply now for a bursary from the Knowledge for Healthcare Learning Academy to cover the cost of the conference fee for either virtual or in-person attendance in Glasgow at the 14th International Congress on Medical Librarianship (ICML), 14 to 16 July 2026. 

With a theme of “Flourish” consider submitting an abstract to share your good practice or attend to network with over 500 international colleagues and explore the latest issues and opportunities for change in our profession. 

Applications close

Thursday 31 July 2025

Past offers 

In 2024/25 we provided learning and development bursaries for 64 NHS knowledge and library staff to present at/or attend a range of conferences and workshops including the CILIP Health Libraries Group Conference, CILIP Green Libraries Conference, Advanced Copyright Course, CILIP Rewired and King’s Fund Leadership events.