Aotearoa New Zealand Research Scholarship

This scholarship is not currently on offer

Value: AUD $80,000 (Stipend: $70,000 + Dept Maintenance: $10,000) 

The Aotearoa New Zealand Research Scholarship supports Aotearoa New Zealand-based surgeons and Trainees to undertake a research project within a higher degree, under the supervision of an experienced investigator.

  • Policy and guideline

    Before applying, please refer to the:

    - Research Scholarship policy (PDF 584.32KB)
    - Aotearoa New Zealand Research Scholarship guideline

  • Who can apply?

    To be eligible for this scholarship, you need to be one of the following:

    - RACS Fellow
    - SET Trainee

    AND

    - a citizen or permanent resident of, and residing in, Aotearoa New Zealand
    - enrolled (or intending to enrol) in a higher degree such as a Masters, PhD or the equivalent.

    *Specialist International Medical Graduates (SIMGs) are ineligible.

  • Activity
    Your research activity must be undertaken at an approved research institute under the supervision of an experienced investigator.
  • Tenure
    1 year
  • Application requirements

    Your application is to include:
    - your career and employment details
    - research proposal
    - an endorsement from a research supervisor, university Head of Department or senior colleague
    - uploads specific to the Research Scholarship you are applying for (as required). 


  • Selection and payment

    Selection
    Written applications will be reviewed by members of the Scholarship and Grant Committee.
    Shortlisted applicants will be invited for interview.

    Payment
    Payment is made in one instalment to the administering institution by 1 March in the scholarship year (following receipt of a valid invoice which will be requested by the Scholarships and Grants Team).

  • Recipient obligations

    All scholarship recipients will be required to provide an activity report at the end of the scholarship year when requested by the Scholarships and Grants Team.  

    Recipients are required to present their research at the annual meeting of the Surgical Research Society of Australasia (or an agreed equivalent) at least once during, or in the 12 months following, the scholarship period.

  • To apply

    Applications are submitted via the Scholarships and Grants Program online platform, RACS Unlock, hosted by Survey Monkey Apply.

    You may register as an applicant on RACS Unlock at any time, however you will be unable to apply until the Research Scholarship Program application opening date. There is no need to re-register if you already have a RACS Unlock registration.

    Please note: emailed applications are not accepted.

  • Contact
    Scholarships and Grants Team
    Email: [email protected]