EDUCATION & TRAVEL GRANTS: JOHOR

The Malaysian Thoracic Society will provide assistance to its members to attend the conference.

Terms and Conditions

  1. Applicants must be a MTS member with an active membership.
  2. All members (except the respiratory trainees) are only entitled to receive this grant once per year from the Society.  The trainees are allowed to receive twice a year.
  3. Priority will be given to applicants who are invited as a chairperson or are taking part in the oral or poster presentation.
  4. The claims for reimbursement should be supported by original travel and hotel receipts. 
  5. Applicants must declare all other financial supports received to attend this congress (if relevant).
  6. The submission of reimbursement claim must be made not later than 30 days after the conclusion of the event.

 

Sponsorship Structure

Tier 1

Johor.

- Registration fee only

Tier 2

Klang Valley, Pahang, Negeri Sembilan, Melaka.

- Registration fee + up to RM1,000 (travel assistance and hotel accommodation)

Tier 3

Perlis, Kedah, Penang, Perak, Kelantan, Terengganu.

- Registration fee + up to RM1,500 (travel assistance and hotel accommodation)

Tier 4

Sabah, Sarawak.

- Registration fee + up to RM2,000 (travel assistance and hotel accommodation)

 

Remarks:

  • The registration fee waiver only cover the Congress’ core programme and does not include workshop session.
  • * Hotel accommodation:the reimbursement rate is limited to RM 300/night and the number of nights claimed shall not exceed the number of days of the Congress (+1 extra day for the travelling before the Congress).
  • * Transportation:
    • Self-driving vehicle - the reimbursement rate is RM 0.50 per km + toll charges
    • Public transport vehicle - the reimbursement rate is based on the fare paid.For flight - it is limited to economy class airfare.
  • Delegates who are staying more than 50 km from the venue of meeting within the same state is allowed to claim for a reimbursement of up to RM 1K.
  • The Council of MTS reserves the right to finalise on the quantum of assistance disbursed for each successful applicant.