Richard Jepson Research Scholarship

This scholarship is not currently on offer

Value: AUD $30,000 (Stipend: TBC + Dept Maintenance: TBC)

The Richard Jepson Research Scholarship supports Trainees to undertake research as part of a higher degree.

The late Professor Richard P Jepson was the foundation Chair for Surgery at the University of Adelaide and strongly believed that youth need support and opportunity. His late wife, Dr Mary Jepson, established this scholarship in his honour through a generous donation.

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    • Policy and guideline

      Before applying, please refer to:
      - Research Scholarships policy (PDF 584.32KB)
      - Richard Jepson Research Scholarship guideline

    • Who can apply?

      To be eligible for this scholarship, you need to be one of the following:
      - SET applicant
      - SET Trainee who has not completed Fellowship requirements in the year of the scholarship

      AND

      - 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 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 the incumbent R.P. Jepson Professor of Surgery, University of Adelaide's School of Medicine and members of the Scholarships and Grants 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 tax 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]