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Research Opportunities offered by the
College
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Opportunities offered by the College
Opportunities offered
by other organisations
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Applications for 2014 Research and Travel Scholarships,
Fellowships and Grants are now CLOSED
Late applications will NOT be accepted. The
selection process continues throughout May, June and July, with the
results being available by the beginning of August
2013.
A booklet with detailed information about the program is
available. You can view the condensed version (PDF 5.6Mb) or contact the
Scholarship Program
Co-ordinator to request a copy of the full version.
From time to time new scholarships may be offered during the
year and advertised on this page and in Surgical News and other
relevant publications.
Please go to the separate
RESEARCH and
TRAVEL web pages to view full details of the
2014 opportunities and important general information.
Research
Scholarships and Fellowships
Access full details and information about all Research
scholarship and fellowship opportunities on the separate Research
Opportunities web page or click on individual scholarships as
below. Before applying, please read the Important General
Information about the Research Opportunities on the Research
page.
Travel Grants,
Scholarships and Fellowships
Access full details and information about all Travel scholarship
and fellowship opportunities on the separate Travel Opportunities
web page or click on the individual scholarships listed below.
Before applying, please read the Important General Information about
the Travel Opportunities on the Travel scholarship page.
Other Opportunities offered by
the College
Frequently Asked Questions
Are College scholarships tax exempt?
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) website has an interactive
decision tool that will assist you to
determine if your scholarship is taxable. The College recommends
that applicants also seek tax-related advice from their personal
financial advisor.
Are scholarships available for overseas surgeons to
undertake research in Australia?
Generally, scholarships offered by the College are for permanent
residents of Australia and New Zealand. However there are
exceptions from time to time. Please read the information
about each opportunity for details on conditions and
eligibility.
Are there scholarships for Australian surgeons
conducting research overseas?
The majority of scholarships offered by the College are for the
purpose of funding Australian and New Zealand-based research.
However, there are several scholarships available that fund
training or research conducted overseas by Australian and New
Zealand surgeons. Please read the information about each
opportunity for details on conditions and eligibility.
The Scholarship
Experience
The listing of recipients does not include scholars on
continuing scholarships from previous years:
Also view the recipients of the John Mitchell Crouch
Fellowship on the Research page.
Articles about the scholarship experience - These articles
featuring scholars are reproduced from Surgical
News.
- Dr Regent Lee (PDF 250Kb)
Lumley Exchange Research Fellow (April 2011 edition)
- Dr Johnny Wong (PDF 180Kb)
Eric Bishop Scholarship in 2009 and 2010 and Sir Roy McCaughey
Surgical Research Fellowship in 2011 (January-February 2011
edition)
- Dr Adele Burgess (PDF 146Kb)
Murray and Unity Pheils Travel Fellowship in 2009
(November-December 2010 edition)
- Dr Adam Fowler (PDF 150Kb)
Foundation for Surgery Research Scholarship in 2009 (September 2010
edition)
- Mr Eng Hooi Ooi (PDF 102Kb)
Margorie Hooper Scholarship in 2009 (August 2010 edition)
- Dr Arul Bala (PDF 565Kb)
Foundation for Surgery Research Scholarship in 2009 (July 2010
edition)
- Dr Alasdair Watson (PDF 517Kb)
Sir Roy McCaughey Surgical Research Scholarship in 2009 (June 2010
edition)
- Dr Tarik Sammour (PDF 192Kb)
Surgeon Scientist Scholarship in 2009 (May 2010 edition)
- Dr Michael Wu (PDF 241Kb)
The Francis and Phyllis Thornell-Shore Memorial Scholarship
(January-February 2010 edition)
- Professor Peter Choong (PDF 242Kb)
John Mitchell Crouch Fellowship in 2008 (May 2009 edition)
- Dr Goswin Meyer-Rochow (PDF 120Kb)
Surgeon Scientist Scholarship in 2008 (March 2009 edition)
- Dr Yi Chen (PDF 141Kb)
Foundation for Surgery Research Scholarship in 2008
(January-February 2009 edition)
Opportunities offered by other organisations
Royal College of Surgeons of England Travel Award
The Royal College of Surgeons of England is offering a travel
award for surgeons who wish to carry out research or educational
projects. The H J Windsor Prize, established
in 1976 by the late Dr H J Windsor KSG CBE FRCS of Brisbane,
Australia, is awarded annually either to an Australian Surgeon to
visit the British Isles, or a British Surgeon to visit
Australia. Further information and application information
can be found at the Royal
College of Surgeons of England.
MIGA Doctors in Training (DIT) Grants Program
The MIGA Doctors in Training (DIT) Grants Program provides
funding to promote advanced skills training and experience among
doctors in training. The program offers up to four grants of
$5,000 each. These funds are provided to assist doctors meet the
expenses associated with pursuing additional training opportunities
beyond the scope of their accredited training program, both in
Australia and abroad. Funds can be used to cover costs such as
travel and accommodation expenses and program fees.
If you are interested in undertaking advanced training in your
chosen specialty, the MIGA DIT Grants Program may be able to assist
you. Applications for 2013 close at 5.00pm (CDT) on Friday 26th
October 2012. For further information, including examples of
eligible training, the program brochure and Application Form, visit
the program webpage or contact Stephanie Calder on
+61 8 8238 4444 or via email at stephanie.calder@miga.com.au
American College of Surgeons
International Guest Scholarships
The American College of Surgeons (ACS)
offers the International Guest Scholarships to competent young
surgeons from countries other than the United States or Canada who
have demonstrated strong interests and accomplishments in teaching
and research.
The scholarships, in the amount of US$10,000 each, provide the
scholars with an opportunity to visit clinical, teaching and
research activities in North America and to attend and participate
fully in the educational opportunities and activities of the
American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress. A mentor will be
assigned to assist the scholar to plan their tour.
Applications are now being accepted for International Guest
Scholarships for 2014. For further information on the scholarship
program, please go to the ACS Research
Website.
Community Surgeons Travel Awards Program
The International Relations Committee is pleased to announce a
related program, the Community Surgeons Travel Awards Program
(CSTA). This award also assists international surgeons to attend
the annual clinical Congress. This award is open to a greater age
range and offers a stipend of $4,000. which includes attendance and
participation at the Clinical Congress, gratis admission to several
postgraduate courses and a mentor to provide advice. For the coming
July 2013 application deadline, preference will be given to
surgeons practicing in Southeast Asia. Program requirements and the
online application form for CSTA may be accessed from the ACS community travel web
page. Enquires can be made at kearly@facs.org.
The deadline for receipt of all applications for both the IGS
and the new CSTA is1 July 2013 for attendance at the 2014 Clinical
Congress.
Office of Health and Medical Research - Queensland
Government
Senior Clinical Research Fellowships
Funding of up to $850,000 per annum for five years is
available to attract and retain researchers who are international
leaders in their field to Queensland.
Successful applicants will be at the forefront of research,
development and innovation. The award is designed to bring to
Queensland excellent senior clinicians presently interstate or
abroad, to provide new clinical and intellectual resources that
will markedly enhance Queensland's clinical standing and future
research potential. Queensland clinician researchers with a vision
for major expansion and promotion of innovative health and medical
research translation are also encouraged to apply.
For further information please visit the Senior Clinical Research Fellowships page on
the Queensland Government website.
Contact
Scholarship Program Co-ordinator
Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
199 Ward Street
North Adelaide SA 5006 Australia
Telephone: +61 8 8219 0900
Fax: +61 8 8219 0999
Email: scholarships@surgeons.org