Murray and Unity Pheils Colorectal Travel Grant

Open for applications from 3 March to 14 April 2025
Value: AUD $15,000 

The Murray and Unity Pheils Travel Grant supports RACS Fellows and Trainees to obtain further training and experience in the field of colorectal surgery by undertaking training overseas. The grant was established following a donation made by the late Professor Murray Pheils.

 
  • Policy and guideline
    Before applying, please refer to the:

    - Learning and Development grant policy (PDF 288.7KB)
    - Murray and Unity Pheils Colorectal Travel Grant guideline (PDF 109.68KB)
  • Who can apply?

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

    - RACS Fellow
    - Specialist International Medical Graduate (SIMG)
    - SET Trainee.
  • Activity

    The grant funds international travel to obtain further training and experience at a specialist colorectal unit.

    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, 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
    Applications will be reviewed by representatives 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
    Application is 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 applications will not display on your dashboard until the Scholarships and Grants 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.

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