Application and Fees

Registration for Faraday Discussion 141 is now closed.

Registration

• Attendance of the sessions
• Refreshments throughout the meeting
• Attendance of the poster drinks reception on Wednesday 27 August
• Lunch on Thursday 28 August
• Conference dinner on Thursday 28 August
• A copy of the discussion pre-prints
• For full member and non-member registrants a copy of the final Faraday Discussion Volume related to Faraday Discussion 141(issued approximately 6 months after the date of meeting)
• For non-member registrants, membership of the RSC until 2009
  
  Registration fees (including VAT) are as follows: 

Accommodation

Please note that accommodation is NOT included in the registration fee.

Delegates are able to book single en suite accommodation directly with Heriot-Watt University for £39 including VAT per night B&B by either completing a request form from the link at the bottom of this page or by 
telephoning 0131 451 3669.

It is highly recommended that delegates book their accommodation at the earliest convenience at Heriot-Watt University as demand will be very high during the Edinburgh Festival.  The nearest alternatives will be the Edinburgh airport hotels or the new Novotel Edinburgh Park (due to open April 2008). Taxis will cost approximately £9 each way.

Supplementary Catering Package

The supplementary catering package comprises of lunch and self service evening meal on Wednesday 27 August.

Delegates will be able to purchase their lunch on Friday 29 August from on site cash catering outlets.

Student Delegates

In order to encourage undergraduate or postgraduate students to attend the Discussion, a reduced conference fee (to include a set of pre-prints but not the final Discussion Volume) is available. This fee applies to those undertaking a full time course for a recognised degree or a diploma at a university or equivalent Institution.

A copy of the publication may be purchased at less than half price, only for orders placed at the meeting where an application form will be made available.

Bursaries

Conference bursaries are available to student and younger members of the RSC in the early stages of their career (typically within 5 years of completing a first or postgraduate degree) who do not have support available from their employer or a research grant. To apply for a bursary, please download the Faraday Discussion 141 application form.

Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their applications shortly after the closing date. 
(Important:  Please send in your application form, but do not submit payment until your bursary has been confirmed). 

Terms and Conditions

No reservations for accommodation, meals or social events will be made if payment is not received prior to the start of the conference. All registrations received by the closing date will be acknowledged. If an acknowledgement is not received within 14 days, please contact the RSC Conference Office.
Cancellations received before 25 July 2008 will be subject to an administrative charge of 25%. It will not be possible to offer any refunds on cancellations (including those for accommodation, meals or social events) received after 25 July 2008, although a change in attending delegate can be made at any time. Changes to bookings for accommodation, meals or social events cannot be accepted after 25 July 2008.