Sir Roy McCaughey Surgical Research Scholarship

Open for applications from 2 March to 13 April 2027

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

The Sir Roy McCaughey Surgical Research Scholarship supports surgeons and Trainees in New South Wales to undertake research as part of a PhD.

This scholarship was established following a bequest from the late Sir Roy McCaughey, a grazier in the New South Wales Riverina district.

  • Policy and guideline

    Before applying, please read the:

    - Scholarships and Grants Program Research Scholarship policy (PDF 286.52KB)

    - Sir Roy McCaughey Surgical Research Fellowship guideline (PDF 118.37KB)

  • Who can apply?

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

    AND

    - enrolled (or intending to enrol) in a PhD in New South Wales (you do not need to reside in NSW but the research activity must be undertaken there).

  • Activity

    Your research activity needs to undertaken as part of a PhD at an approved research institute in NSW under the supervision of an experienced investigator.

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

  • Tenure
    3 years
  • Application requirements
    Your application is to include:

    - your career and employment details
    - your research proposal  
    - an endorsement from a research supervisor, university Head of Department or senior colleague.
  • Selection and awarding
    Selection
    Written applications will be reviewed by members of the Scholarship and Grant Committee. Shortlisted applicants invited to interview.

    Payment
    Payment will be made to the administering institution prior to 1 March of each year of the scholarship (upon 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 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 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 Scholarship Policy document and Sir Roy McCaughey Research Scholarship guideline.

  • 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.

    Visit RACS Unlock

  • Contact
    Scholarships and grants department
    Email: [email protected]