Bursaries and Funding

Supporting the next generation of psychotherapists in Yorkshire

Am I Eligible?

The Trust offers financial support to trainees who meet the following criteria:

  • You are living and working in Yorkshire.
  • You are undertaking a psychoanalytic training or research, please see list of eligible courses below.
Go to Application Form

Eligible Courses

We currently support trainees on the following courses (and similar accredited trainings):

  • Introductory Lectures in Psychoanalysis (Leeds)
  • Northern School of Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy (NSCAP) Trainings
  • MA in Psychoanalytic Observational Studies
  • Tavistock Trainings
  • Institute of Group Analysis Courses (Manchester)
  • NEATPP Course (Newcastle)
  • Personality Development Seminars (Sheffield)
  • York Groupwork Courses

If you have identified a course which is not on this list, or are interested in seeking funding for research please contact us and we would be happy to advise. We have the following named bursaries.

The Martha Smith Bursary

Awarded specifically for Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy trainings.

The Christina Oliver Bursary

Awarded specifically for Adult Psychotherapy trainings.

Application Timeline

Closing Date: 1st September (Annually)
Confirmation Deadline: You must confirm you are taking up your place by 20th August.
Decisions: Trustees meet in late September; applicants are notified by the end of October.

Changes in 2025

Unfortunately this year the trust has suffered some technical issues which have impacted bursary applications. With this in mind bursary applications for 2025 have been extended until 31st December 2025. Trustees will meet and applicants contacted in January 2026. The ordinary application timeline will resume from January 2026.

Some small print

The application form reflects the Trust’s aim to offer support with minimum intrusion. You will need to provide details of your Course Fees, Therapy Fees, and Travel Costs.
You must also declare any financial support from other sources (e.g., employers). We specifically need to know the percentage of total costs covered by other funding.