Reg Worcester Research Scholarship

Open for applications from 2 March to 13 April 2027

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

The Reg Worcester Research Scholarship supports surgeons and Trainees to undertake research, preferably related to the surgical care of patients.

The scholarship was established following a donation by the late Alan Worcester, FRACS, in memory of his brother Reg, who was a great educator, doctor and humanitarian.

  • Policy and guideline

    Before applying, please refer to the:

    - Research Scholarships policy (PDF 286.52KB)

    - Reg Worcester Research guideline

  • Who can apply?

    To be eligible for this scholarship, you need to be:

    - a RACS Fellow, Specialist International Medical Graduate (SIMG) or SET Trainee
    - enrolled (or intending to enrol) in a higher degree such as a Masters, PhD or the equivalent.

  • Activity

    Your research activity needs to be undertaken as part of a higher degree and should relate to the surgical care of patients.

    Unless otherwise negotiated or stipulated in the respective guideline, the commencement date for scholarships is 1 January in the year following application. 

  • Tenure
    1 year
  • Application requirements
    Your application is to include:

    - your career and employment details
    - a research proposal 
    - a brief summary of how your project has relevance to the surgical care of patients
    - an endorsement from a research supervisor, university Head of Department or senior colleague.
  • Selection and payment

    Selection

    Selection is assessed via written application with shortlisted applicants invited to interview. The selection panel is comprised of representatives of the Scholarship and Grant Committee.

    Payment

    This scholarship will be paid to the administering institution upon receipt of a valid tax invoice as requested by the Scholarships and Grants department. Payment will be made in one instalment prior to 1 March in the scholarship year.

  • Recipient obligations

    All scholarship recipients are 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 submit an abstract, and if successful, 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. Recipients must advise the RACS Scholarships and Grants Team via email at [email protected] if accepted to present. 

    For all recipient obligations, please refer to the Research Scholarships Policy document and the Reg Worcester Scholarship guideline.

  • 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 ot re-register if you already have a RACS Unlock registration.

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