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*** 2nd Call for Participants*** Bodies across Borders: The global circulation of body parts, medical tourists and medical professionals Fondation Brocher, Switzerland, 15 - 17 December 2010 Dear Colleagues, The deadline is approaching for registrations for the Bodies Across Borders: The global circulation of body parts, medical tourists and medical professionals workshop, Fondation Brocher, Switzerland, 15 - 17 December 2010 (programme is available here: http://www.brocher.ch/pages/sympvenir_details.asp?id=26). There are currently places remaining, so if you'd like to register and have not already done so, please contact Beth Greenhough ([log in to unmask]) for a registration form, outlining your interest in the workshop. The deadline for registrations is the 30 October 2010. There are opportunities at the event for participants to display research posters. If you are interested in doing so, please contact Beth Greenhough ([log in to unmask]). If you are seeking funding, there are two forms of bursaries we can offer. (1) The Fondation Brocher has offered a small number of bursaries to cover the registration fees for PhD students or those on a low income who wish to attend. to apply for this participants should attach a brief (1 -side A4 letter) to their registration form outlining their case for support. (2) We are also now able to offer two bursaries of £250(UK) towards travel and accommodation costs for participants who are based in low income countries in the Global South. These will be allocated on a competitive basis by a panel who will review all applications. If you wish to apply for these, you need to send a 1-side A4 letter outlining (a) your interest in the workshop and (b) reasons for seeking funding, and a short CV to Beth Greenhough ([log in to unmask]). The deadline for applications is the 30th October, with decisions by 10th November. Best regards, Beth