Educational Bursary
INCA Annual Educational Bursary 2026
Applications for the INCA Educational Bursary are now open.
Two bursaries of €750 will be awarded to successful applicants.
Winners announced at the October 15th 2026, INCA meeting in association with the Irish Cardiac Society (Killashee House, Naas, Co Kildare).
INCA invite applications annually from its membership to avail of an Educational Bursary,
The aim of the Educational Bursary is to promote members experience of relevant conferences and to evaluate the benefit. This is a tremendous opportunity for members to avail of the expertise and advanced research from fellow International and National Health Professionals working within the cardiovascular arena,
Eligibility for application and Requirements include:
- Applicants must be currently working within a cardiovascular area
- Applicants are required to provide a short summary of their relevant professional experience
- Applicants must submit a short account on the reason why they consider that their conference of choice will enhance their professional development
- Applicants must submit evidence of membership of the Irish Nurses Cardiovascular Association for year in which application submitted
Successful applicants will be required to present a summary of their experience at the October 2027 INCA meeting.
Note that all applications must be complete at time of submission otherwise they will be disqualified.
Closing date for submission of applications 25th September 2026 at 17:00.
Congratulations to the 2025 winners
- Patrice Berry
- Christine Keane.
We look forward to hearing their feedback at Octobers conference.
Congratulations to the 2024 winners
- Michelle Brennan, Integrated Care Cardiovascular CNS, Primary Care/University Hospital Waterford.
- Michelle Brennan, Staff Nurse, Cardiac ICU, St James Hospital, Dublin.
Congratulations to the 2023 winners:
Jill Cummins, CNS, Cardiac Department, Midlands Regional Hospital, Tullamore
Sharon Maher, ANP, Cardiology, Midlands Regional Hospital, Tullamore
