EDUCATION & TRAVEL GRANTS: SABAH
The Malaysian Thoracic Society will provide assistance to its members to attend the conference.
Terms and Conditions
- Applicants must be a MTS member with an active membership.
- 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.
- Priority will be given to applicants who are invited as a chairperson or are taking part in the oral or poster presentation.
- The claims for reimbursement should be supported by original travel and hotel receipts.
- Applicants must declare all other financial supports received to attend this congress (if relevant).
- The submission of reimbursement claim must be made not later than 30 days after the conclusion of the event.
Sponsorship Structure - if the congress is held in Sabah
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Tier 1
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Sabah - registration fee only
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Tier 2
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Sarawak: registration fee + up to RM1,500 (travel assistance and hotel accommodation)
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Tier 3
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Perlis, Kedah, Penang, Perak, Klang Valley, Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang, Negeri Sembilan, Melaka, Johor: registration fee + up to RM2,000 (travel assistance and hotel accommodation)
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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.