Future Digital Leader Programme Terms and Conditions

FEDIP Future Digital Leader Programme – Terms and Conditions
Last Updated: 30 April 2025

1. Introduction

These terms and conditions ("Terms") govern your application to the FEDIP Future Digital Leader Programme("Programme"), managed by the Federation for Informatics Professionals in Health and Care ("Organiser", "we", "us", "our"). By submitting an application or nomination, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms.

2. Eligibility

To be eligible, applicants must:

Be aged 18 or over at the time of application; and
Be a health and care informatics professional with at least two years of experience working in the field at the time of application.

Additional eligibility criteria may be listed on the Programme website and must also be met.

3. Application and Nomination Process

Applications and nominations must be submitted via the official online form at: https://form.jotform.com/250982243668062
All fields must be completed accurately. Incomplete or inaccurate applications or nominations may be disqualified.
Each individual may submit only one application on their own behalf per award cycle.
Individuals may also nominate colleagues for consideration. Nominations must be submitted in good faith and with accurate information.
The Organiser reserves the right to contact nominees for clarification, but is not obliged to do so before reviewing the application.

4. Use of Personal Information

Personal data submitted via the application or nomination form will be processed solely for the purpose of administering the Programme.
Information may be shared with members of the judging panel and other parties involved in managing the Programme.
All data will be processed in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and our Privacy Policy.
The legal basis for processing your data is consent, given at the point of submission.
Data will be retained only for as long as necessary for Programme administration and legal compliance.

5. Intellectual Property Rights

All intellectual property rights in application materials or projects developed as part of the Programme will remain with the applicant, unless otherwise agreed in writing.
By submitting an application, you grant the Organiser a non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to use your submitted content (e.g. project summary, quotes) for promotional, evaluation, and reporting purposes.

6. Use of Programme Name, Logo, and Branding

The Programme name ("FEDIP Future Digital Leader Programme"), its logo, and all related branding are the property of the Federation for Informatics Professionals in Health and Care and are protected by intellectual property laws.
Any use of the Programme’s branding by applicants or recipients for promotional or commercial purposes must be approved in advance by the Organiser in writing.

7. Confidentiality

Both parties agree to treat any non-public information exchanged during the application or assessment process as confidential, unless required by law to disclose it.

8. Selection Process

Applications will be reviewed by a judging panel appointed by the Organiser.
The panel’s decision is final and not subject to appeal, discussion, or correspondence.

9. Bursary Award

Successful applicants will receive:

A 12-month membership to a recognised FEDIP Professional Body
Full coverage of the £25 FEDIP registration fee
A ticket to attend the BCS Faculty of Health and Care Inaugural Conference (London, date to be confirmed)
Invitations to a speaker series and online events
Access to mentoring and a peer support community
A certificate of recognition and a digital badge

These benefits are non-transferable, have no cash value, and must be used within the specified programme period.

10. Responsibilities of Recipients

Bursary recipients agree to:

Actively engage with all elements of the Programme
Maintain good standing with their selected professional body
Participate in relevant events and meetings as reasonably requested by the Organiser
Become registered with FEDIP if not already registered (registration is covered by the bursary)
Maintain FEDIP registration throughout their involvement in the Programme and in any subsequent alumni activities, including the Council

11. Future Digital Leader Council

Upon successful completion of the Programme, recipients will be invited to join the Future Digital Leader Council as alumni.
The Council is a special interest group that provides feedback on initiatives and represents the voice of emerging leaders in the profession.
Ongoing membership of the Council is conditional upon maintaining active FEDIP registration.

12. Revocation or Termination

The Organiser reserves the right to revoke or terminate a bursary or Council membership if a recipient:

Breaches these Terms
Misuses Programme benefits
Fails to meet participation expectations
Ceases to meet FEDIP registration requirements

Such decisions are made at the sole discretion of the Organiser and are not subject to appeal.

13. Publicity and Promotion

By accepting a place in the Programme, recipients agree to participate in reasonable publicity and promotional activity.

The Organiser may use recipients’ names, roles, quotes, and non-confidential project details for marketing and reporting purposes.
Where images or sensitive personal data are involved, the Organiser will seek additional consent in accordance with data protection law.

14. Dispute Resolution

Any dispute arising under these Terms will first be referred to mediation in good faith.
If mediation fails, disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

15. Amendments

The Organiser reserves the right to amend these Terms at any time. Any changes will be published on the Programme website and take effect immediately upon posting.

16. Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Organiser shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential loss or damage arising from participation in the Programme. This does not affect your statutory rights.

17. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales, and any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

18. Acknowledgement

By submitting an application or nomination, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.