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AstraZeneca/ WFSBP Award for Excellence In Education

The World Federation of Societies of Biological Psychiatry is proud to announce the AstraZeneca/WFSBP Award For Excellence in Education in Biological Psychiatry.
It intends to acknowledge outstanding and innovative education in biological psychiatry including the implementation of interactive new media.

The AstraZeneca / WFSBP Award For Excellence in Education in Biological Psychiatry is open to all scientistis who are devoted to education in all fields of biological psychiatry.

The award consists of:

USD 5,000 - for the acquisition or development of advanced didactic material

Applications should include:

Current curriculum vitae

Reprints of up to five selected, representative publications (10 copies of each) in peer reviewed scientific journals

A letter not exceeding 3 pages from the applicant describing her/his educational career with emphasis on the merits with regard to innovative education

Clear evidence that the award will strongly improve the quality of his educational activities

Applications should be submitted to:
Prof. Dr. Peter Riederer
The Chairman of the WCBP Prize Committee
c/o WFSBP Administration Office
Northern Networking
Bellway House
813 South Street
Glasgow, G14 0BX
Scotland, United Kingdom

Phone: +44 (0) 1355 244966
Fax: +44 (0) 1355 249959
E-mail: SydneyScience@glasconf.demon.co.uk

Complete applications must be received no later than 5 January 2004.

Applications will then be forwarded to the other members of the Jury for final selection. The awardee will be selected by 15 January 2004 and the prize will be awarded at the WFSBP International Congress in Sydney, Australia.

Schering Poster Award for Basic Sleep Research

The World Federation of Societies of Biological Psychiatry is proud to announce an educational grant given as the prize for the most outstanding posters in the field of basic sleep research.
The purpose of this Schering Poster Award for Basic Sleep Research is to stimulate research of young scientists in the field of sleep research.

The award consists of:

USD 5,000

Applications should include:

Submission of an abstract for a poster related to basic sleep research before 20 December 2003 via Internet.

Current curriculum vitae

List of publications in peer review scientific journals

Applications should be submitted to:
Prof. Dr. Peter Riederer
The Chairman of the WCBP Prize Committee
c/o WFSBP Administration Office
Northern Networking
Bellway House
813 South Street
Glasgow, G14 0BX
Scotland, United Kingdom

Phone: +44 (0) 1355 244966
Fax: +44 (0) 1355 249959
E-mail: SydneyScience@glasconf.demon.co.uk

Complete applications must be received no later than 5 January 2004.

The awardee will be selected during the WFSBP International Congress in Sydney, Australia.

Prize of the World Federation of Societies of Biological Psychiatry

The World Federation of Societies of Biological Psychiatry is proud to announce its "Prize of the Society" for an outstanding scientist in the field of clinical or experimental biological psychiatry.

The award consists of:

USD 5,000

Applications should include:

Current curriculum vitae

Reprints of up to five selected, representative publications (10 copies of each) in peer reviewed scientific journals

A letter not exceeding 3 pages from the applicant describing her/his educational career with emphasis on the merits with regard to innovative education

Clear evidence that the award will strongly improve the quality of his educational activities

Applications should be submitted to:
Prof. Dr. Peter Riederer
The Chairman of the WCBP Prize Committee
c/o WFSBP Administration Office
Northern Networking
Bellway House
813 South Street
Glasgow, G14 0BX
Scotland, United Kingdom

Phone: +44 (0) 1355 244966
Fax: +44 (0) 1355 249959
E-mail: SydneyScience@glasconf.demon.co.uk

Complete applications must be received no later than 5 January 2004.

Applications will then be forwarded to the other members of the Jury for final selection. The awardee will be selected by 15 January 2004 and the prize will be awarded at the WFSBP International Congress in Sydney, Australia.

Young Investigator Award

Each award consists of:

USD 1000

Applications should include:

Current curriculum vitae

Reprints of up to five selected, representative publications (10 copies of each) in peer reviewed scientific journals

A letter not exceeding 3 pages from the applicant describing her/his educational career with emphasis on the merits with regard to innovative education

Clear evidence that the award will strongly improve the quality of his educational activities

Applications should be submitted to:
Prof. Dr. Peter Riederer
The Chairman of the WCBP Prize Committee
c/o WFSBP Administration Office
Northern Networking
Bellway House
813 South Street
Glasgow, G14 0BX
Scotland, United Kingdom

Phone: +44 (0) 1355 244966
Fax: +44 (0) 1355 249959
E-mail: SydneyScience@glasconf.demon.co.uk

Complete applications must be received no later than 5 January 2004.

Applications will then be forwarded to the other members of the Jury for final selection. The awardee will be selected by 15 January 2004 and the prize will be awarded at the WFSBP International Congress in Sydney, Australia.

Poster Prizes

The World Federation of Societies of Biological Psychiatry will award 10 Poster Prizes of US 500 each. The winners will be chosen by the Poster Prize Committee at the Congress onsite.

Scientific Programme Sessions

Please refer to the Timetable for an up to date listing of scientific programme sessions.

PLENARY LECTURES
A distinguished and honoured expert will give each lecture. These sessions, lasting 45 minutes, have been nominated by the International Scientific Programme Committee.

SYMPOSIA
All proposals for symposia accepted by the International Scientific Programme Committee are listed in the programme.

WORKSHOPS
Workshops are 1 hour sessions, which involve brief presentations from individual panel members, followed by the opportunity for lively and informative discussion. This format provides substantial audience participation and should be highly interactive.

SATELLITE SYMPOSIA
The satellite symposia organised by the pharmaceutical industry and accepted by the International Scientific Programme Committee will take place on Monday 9 February during the whole day and on Tuesday 10 February and Wednesday 11 February in the evening.

LUNCHEON SATELLITE SYMPOSIA
Luncheon satellite symposia, organised by the sponsor in consultation with the International Scientific Programme Committee will be held on Tuesday 10 February, Wednesday 11 February, Thursday 12 February and Friday 13 February.

Satellite Symposia will be held by:
_ Bristol-Myers Squibb Company and Otsuka Pharmaceuticals
_ GlaxoSmithKline
_ H. Lundbeck A/S
_ Lilly
_ Novartis
_ Organon
_ Pfizer Inc.
_ Wyeth

Please refer to the Programme Timetable for the exact date and time of each sponsored satellite symposium (including actual presentation information - where provided) or refer to the sponsors page on this website.

Invited Plenary Speakers

Dennis Charney, USA

Peter Doherty, Australia

Colin Masters, Australia

Hans Jürgen Möller, Germany

Registration Information

Delegate registration fee includes:

Admission to the Official Opening Ceremony & Welcome Reception

Admission to the Exhibition

Admission to all Scientific Sessions (with exception of pre-congress satellite meeting in Cairns)

Congress Satchel

Abstract Book

Morning and Afternoon Teas

Accompanying Person's registration fee includes:

Admission to the Official Opening Ceremony & Welcome Reception

Admission to the Exhibition

Morning and Afternoon Teas

Sydney Harbour Congress Cruise

Registration Payments Only - Telegraphic Transfer Details

Account Name: World Federation of Societies of Biological Psychiatry

Bank: National Australia Bank

Bank Address: 110 Church Street, Richmond Victoria 3121 Australia

Account Number: 54759 8683

BSB: 083-347

Social Programme

OFFICIAL OPENING AND WELCOME RECEPTION
Monday, 9 February 2004
18:00 - 20:00
Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre
Cost included in delegate and accompanying person registration fee.

An invitation is extended to all delegates to attend the official opening ceremony to be held in the Harbourside Auditorium of the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre. The Opening Ceremony will be followed by a Welcome Cocktail Reception in the Exhibition Centre. Delegates and registered accompanying persons are invited to attend.

EVENING AT THE SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE
Wednesday, 11 February 2004
19:30
Sydney Opera House
Cost is A$180.00 which includes the booking fee

Verdi's La Traviata is performed this evening - presented by Opera Australia.

CONGRESS DINNER - AUSTRALIANA NIGHT
Thursday, 12 February 2004
19:00 for 19:30
Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre
Cost is A$125.00

Outback Australia will be recreated inside for a fun filled evening. Colourful food stalls, huts, traditional outhouse native plants such as gum trees, banksia, paperbarks and xanthorreas will create the active and fragrant ambience of the Australian outback. There will be music from wandering musicians, wood choppers and loads of entertainment to create a night of frivolity in a relaxed atmosphere that will make this dinner a truly memorable evening for all who attend.

Fellowship Programme

Applications for the Fellowship Programme have now closed.

All applicants will be advised of the status of their application within the next 4 weeks.

Local Tour Programme

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Pre and Post Congress Tours

Please click here for full pre and post congess tour programme.