Neonatology · Professional Society · UK
The Neonatal Society
TNS
SpecialtyNeonatology
Trainee Cost£45 / year
Travel GrantsYes
Research PrizesYes
The world's oldest learned society for neonatal medicine and research, dedicated to advancing newborn care through academic excellence and original research.
Dr Robert BaxterSOCIETY PROFILE Society Profile \u00B7 MedicMess Intelligence
Specialty
Neonatology
Abbreviation
TNS
Registrar Cost
£45 / year
Trainee Committee
No
Travel Grants
Available
Research Prizes
Yes
Country
United Kingdom
MEMBERSHIP Membership Details
| Membership Type | Eligibility | Annual Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Ordinary Membership | Scientific workers who give evidence of being interested in the object of The Neonatal Society | £90 |
| Reduced Subscription Membership (Trainee Membership) | Medical doctors at pre-consultant grade, non-tenured scientists, and scientists/non-doctor health professionals before gaining a PhD or equivalent | £45 |
| Honorary Membership | Persons who have made notable contributions to the study of the newborn | — |
BENEFITS Key Member Benefits
Recognition of presentation of original research work
Opportunity to present original research work to the Society
Concession rate for Summer Meeting
Reduced subscription members receive concession rates for the annual Summer Meeting
Membership in world's oldest learned society
Be part of the world's oldest learned society for neonatal medicine and research
EVENTS Events & Conferences
25th-29th November
Neonatal Update
London · Conference
Summer Meeting
Conference
Autumn Meeting
Conference
TRAINEE Trainee Opportunities
Best Presentation Award
Free registration to Neonatal Update meeting for the best presentation by a trainee and junior consultant (CCT within last 5 years). Two awards per meeting (6 awards per year)
McCance Travel Bursaries
Travel bursaries for early career researchers still in training (such as undergraduate and postgraduate students, and those in fixed term, non-tenured posts) who would otherwise be unable to attend Society meetings owing to low income or other financial hardship. Reimbursement covers lowest cost second class travel from port of entry to the UK
Young Investigator's Prize
Nominations invited from basic scientists and clinicians still in training (not required to be members). Winner presents 30-minute lecture at Summer Meeting with all travel and accommodation costs paid by the Society. Judged on 400-word research summary and full CV
Student Research Bursaries
Competitive grants up to £500 for medical or science students registered for a higher degree to undertake laboratory, experimental or clinical research relating to the fetus or newborn. Can be used for accommodation, travel and/or subsistence. Successful students must present research at a Society meeting
David Harvey Fellowship and Lecture
Two-year fellowship providing honorarium, attendance expenses including UK travel, and waiver of membership fees. Recipients deliver special lecture at Summer Meeting and commit to attending at least two subsequent meetings