SAGES ASERNIP-S Evidence Guidance Research Scholarship

Open for applications from 3 March to 14 April 2026

Value: $66,000 pa (stipend only)

The SAGES ASERNIP-S Evidence Guidance Research Scholarship is a collaboration between RACS ASERNIP-S and the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) to support the recipient to take time away from a clinical position and participate in systematic review research (secondary research) and development of clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) in Adelaide. This scholarship is 50% co-funded by SAGES. 

  • Policy and guideline

    Before applying, please refer to the:

    - Research Scholarship policy (PDF 584.32KB)
    - SAGES ASERNIP-S Evidence Guidance Research Scholarship guideline (PDF 126.98KB)

  • Who can apply?

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

    - RACS Fellows
    - RACS SET Trainees 
    - Specialist International Medical Graduates (on the pathway to RACS Fellowship)
    - Junior doctors registered to practise in Australia

    OR

    - SAGES members and prospective members (including candidate and student members, and members currently residing outside of Australia)

    Note: If the recipient is not already a SAGES member, they are required to become on prior to accepting the scholarship.

  • Activity

    The recipient will work on projects both for RACS ASERNIP-S and for SAGES, dividing their time equally between both organisations. Some of these projects will be joint endeavours by the two organisations.

    Responsibilities include:
    - appraising the literature and conduct systematic reviews on high yield surgical topics, under the supervision of experts
    using systematic review research to support the development of a health technology assessment
    - engaging in the development of clinical practice guidelines for surgeons
    - effectively guide working groups in the development of guidelines
    - participating in publications of developed guidelines.

    This is a full-time position and there must be a full-time commitment to the scholarship. Part-time is not permissible. Clinical work may be possible in line with the RACS Research Scholarship policy and with the approval of the supervisory team and credentialing bodies. If a foreign applicant is successful and they wish to undertake clinical work, it is their responsibility to obtain approval from AHPRA.

    For further details regarding Heath Technology Assessment and Clinical Practice Guidelines responsibilities, please read the scholarship guideline - as linked under the Policy and guideline heading on this webpage.

  • Tenure
    2 years
  • Application requirements

    Your application is to include:
    - your career and employment details
    - details for up to five publications including their DOI or URL (optional)
    - an outline of your experience (if any) in systematic reviews, clinical practice guidelines development and/or health technology assessment
    - an outline of your experience (if any)     in biostatistics and/or guidelines/HTA methodology
    - an outline of your career goals
    - a response regarding your interest in pursuing this scholarship

  • Selection and payment

    Selection
    Written applications will be reviewed by members of SAGES, ASERNIP-S and the Scholarship and Grant Committee. Shortlisted applicants will be invited for interview. The interview panel will assess the applicant's ability to show a thorough understanding of systematic reviews and CPGs, as well as any previous experience in conducting them. Prior experience with systematic reviews is beneficial but not required. Applicants will need to show a high level of time management and attention to detail as they will be working on a number of projects at any one time. They will need to have superior communication skills and work well in a team.

    Awarding
    Payment is made in one instalment to the administering institution (ASERNIP-S) by 1 March in the scholarship year (upon receipt of a valid tax invoice which will be requested by the Scholarships and Grants Team). This scholarship is made up of a stipend component only. 
  • 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 of multi-year scholarships will be required to submit mid-year reports in order to secure continued funding for the following year.

    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

    Scholarship and Grant Team
    Email: [email protected]

    For further information regarding the details of this scholarship, please emails the above scholarships address, marked to the attention of: Dr Geoff Kohn (Co-Chair, SAGES Guidelines Committee) and Associate Professor Wendy Babidge (General Manager, RACS Research, Audit and Academic Surgery).