A Training Support Funding has been made available to NCHDs from July 2019 onwards. This scheme is in addition to existing financial supports such as the Clinical Course and Exam Refund Scheme and the Higher Specialist Training Fund. Funding is allocated based on Grade and the table below indicates the amount available under the TSS for each registration training year, July – July. Funding is available pro-rata for doctors employed on shorter contract duration. TSS allowances were increased as of 9th January 2023 and are stated in the table below.
A list of approved clinical courses, conferences and examinations that can be claimed for under the TSS are listed here. Expansion of allowable expenses followed the HSE/IMO agreement and were implemented as of 9th January 2023. This includes professional membership fees, some online subscriptions, laptop or tablet, Microsoft Office and other software with CPD/CME component.
Claims for this Training Support Fund are submitted via your National Employment Record. Please log on to the NER for further information on how to claim.
| Grade | Amount |
| Interns | €1250 |
| SHOs and Registrars | €1750 |
| Specialist Registrars | €2500 |
Clinical Course & Examination Refund Scheme for NCHDs
This scheme is open to all NCHDs. There is an approved list of clinical courses & examinations qualifying for this refund scheme contained in the guidance document available here.
Please complete the application form to apply for this refund.
Specialist Training Fund for Higher Specialist Trainees
This scheme is open to higher specialist trainees and 3rd/4th year GP trainees only. The funding available to each trainee is €500 per year of training and the fund rolls over if not claimed in a particular year. The Specialist Training Fund for Higher Specialist Trainees guidance document and application is available from your parent postgraduate training body.
Postgraduate Education and Training MRHT 