MAIC-RACS Trauma Research Scholarship

Open for application 25 March to 6 May 2024

Value: AUD $80,000

The MAIC-RACS Trauma Research Scholarship supports trauma research that will benefit Queenslanders. The scholarship was established with a grant from MAIC (Queensland Motor Accident Insurance Commission) and is matched by RACS Foundation for Surgery.

This scholarship was previously named the CONROD-RACS Trauma Fellowship.

 
  • Policy and guideline

    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.

    Please refer to the:
    - Scholarships and Grants Program Research Scholarship policy (PDF 584.32KB)
    - MAIC-RACS Trauma Research Scholarship guideline (PDF 121.14KB)

  • Who can apply?

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

     

  • Activity

    Your research activity needs to:
    - focus on epidemiology, prevention, protection, rehabilitation or immediate or definitive management in trauma
    - have a flow-on benefit for Queenslanders.

    It is not a requirement that the research be conducted in Queensland, however it must be shown that the potential benefits flowing from the research will assist Queenslanders. 

    Funds may be expended on salaries and/or expenses.

    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
    - your research proposal and proposed budget
    - a summary of how your research will benefit the people of Queensland

    - a letter of endorsement of your research from your university/specialty training committee/PhD supervisor must be uploaded in support of your application

  • Selection and awarding

    Selection
    - assessment is via written application with shortlisted applicants invited to interview. 
    - the selection panel is comprised of representatives of the ANZ Scholarship and Grant Committee.
    - a percentage of the selection score will give preference to applicants who are enrolled in a higher degree.

    Awarding
    - payment is made to the administering institution in one instalment by 1 March of the scholarship year (upon receipt of a valid invoice). 

  • 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: scholarships@surgeons.org