Roy and Marjory Edwards Research Scholarship

Open for applications from 3 March to 14 April 2025

Value: AUD $35,000 pa (Stipend only)

The Roy and Marjory Edwards Research Scholarship supports medical research conducted at a South Australian university. 

This scholarship was established from a donation by the late Mrs Edwards in memory of her husband Roy. The Edwards were owners of a large South Australian pastoral company.

  • Policy and guideline
    Before applying, please refer to the:
    - Research Scholarship policy (PDF 584.32KB)
    - Roy and Marjory Edwards Research Scholarship guideline (PDF 126.03KB)
     
  • Who can apply?

    To be eligible for this scholarship, you need to be one of the following:
    - RACS Fellow
    - Specialist International Medical Graduate (SIMG)
    - SET Trainee

    AND

    - enrolled (or intending to enrol) in a higher degree such as a Masters, PhD or the equivalent at a South Australian university.

  • Activity
    Your activity will focus on a medical research project undertaken as part of a higher degree at a South Australian university.
  • Tenure
    3 years 
  • 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 members of the Scholarship and Grant 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 Committee).

  • 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
    Scholarships and Grants Team
    Email: [email protected]