Hugh Johnston Travel Grant

Open for applications from 3 March to 14 April 2025

Value: AUD $9,000 each (2 grants on offer)

The Hugh Johnston Travel Grant supports travel for RACS Fellows and SET Trainees to take time away from clinical positions to gain specialist knowledge and expertise. This grant arose from a bequest of the late Eugenie Johnston in memory of her late husband, Dr Charles Hugh Johnston.

  • Policy and guideline

    Before applying, please refer to the:
    - Learning and Development grant policy (PDF 288.7KB)
    - Hugh Johnston Travel Grant guideline (PDF 107.91KB)

  • Who can apply?

    To be eligible for this grant, you need to be one of the following:
    - RACS Fellow
    - SET Trainee

    Please note this grant is not available for SET applicants.
    FRACS applicants and Specialist International Medical Graduates (SIMGs) may apply for this grant providing they meet the eligibility requirements outlined in the grant's guideline. 

  • Activity

    This grant may be used to fund overseas travel, accommodation, living expenses and course or conference fees to expand knowledge and expertise in a field to benefit the Fellow or Trainee, the College and the community.

    The activity for which funding is being sought must commence after the grant application closing date but prior to the end of the following year (the grant year). 

  • Application requirements

    Your application is to include:
    - your career and employment details
    - your activity proposal including details of your activity and how it will benefit your professional development; and contribute to improving Australian and/or Aotearoa New Zealand surgical standards and knowledge base, host organisation (if applicable), activity dates, expected outcomes and proposed budget.

  • Selection and payment

    Selection
    Written applications will be reviewed by members of the Scholarship and Grant Committee.

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

  • Recipient obligations

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

  • 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 Learning and Development 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]