EMST Coordinator Grant

This grant is not currently on offer

Usual value: AUD $6,500 (divided amongst recipients)

The Early Management of Severe Trauma (EMST) Coordinator Grant supports EMST Coordinators by providing an opportunity to attend a clinically related activity funded through RACS.

  • Recipient obligations

    The recipient must follow all instructions from the host college while in attendance at their examinations and comply with all examination guidelines, procedures and instructions set and otherwise directed by the College.

    In addition to submitting an end-of-year report as requested by the Scholarships and Grants department, the recipient is required to present their findings to their Specialty Court and the Full Court.

  • Who can apply?

    The applicant must be a current EMST Coordinator who has: 

    - coordinated a minimum of three courses (excludes courses coordinated under supervision during the training process)

    - coordinated a course within the last 12 months

    - has not received a EMST Coordinator or Professional Assistance grant in the past two years

  • Activity

    Eligible activity

    - Attendance at an approved trauma education program or conference
    - Observe an EMST instructor course within Australia or Aotearoa New Zealand
    - Attendance at an external course to enhance required skills
    - Another professional development activity related to EMST

  • App requirements
    Your application is to include:

    - your career and employment details
    - a summary of your relevant experience and how the grant will help contribute towards your professional development relating to EMST
    - proposed costs
    - name and correct email addresses for two referees (recommenders) who will then receive an invitation to view parts of your online application and provide a recommendation
  • Selection

    Selection is based upon:
    - the relevance of the application to trauma or acute surgical care education
    - efficient utilisation of the available funds
    - the personal and professional development benefits which may be realised

    The selection committee is comprised of RACS Skills Training Department Manager and National Nurse Coordinator

    Awarding
    - payment is made directly to the recipient by 1 March in the scholarship year (following receipt of a valid invoice)

  • Applications

    Application process
    - Applications are received online through the RACS Unlock program
    - The applicant is to provide a summary of their relevant experience and describe how the grant will help contribute towards their professional development relating to CCrISP

  • Contact
    Scholarship and grant team 
    Phone: +61 08 8219 0940
    Email: [email protected]