Surgeon Scientist Research Scholarship

This scholarship is not currently on offer

The Surgeon Scientist Research Scholarship supports Fellows and Trainees to undertake a PhD.

  • Who can apply?

    This scholarship is not available for application.

    To be eligible for this scholarship, you need to be:

    - a RACS Fellow, Specialist International Medical Graduate (SIMG) or SET Trainee*
    - enrolled (or intending to enrol) in a PhD.

    *SET applicants are ineligible.

  • Value
    $77,000 per annum for up to three years
  • Activity
    Your research activity needs to be undertaken within a PhD at an approved research institute under the supervision of an experienced investigator.
  • Selection

    Selection is assessed via written application with shortlisted applicants invited to interview.

    The selection panel is comprised of representatives of the ANZ Scholarship and Grant Committee.

  • Recipient obligations
    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.
  • Payment
    This scholarship will be paid to the administering institution following receipt of a valid tax invoice as requested by the Scholarships and Grants department. Payment will be made in one instalment prior to 1 March in the scholarship year.
  • To apply

    This scholarship is not available in 2023.

    Before applying, please read:

    - general information on the Scholarships and Grants Program 
    - program conditions and recipient obligations 
    - conditions specific to this opportunity as stated on this page.

  • Contact
    Scholarships and grants department
    Telephone: +61 8 8219 0924
    Email: scholarships@surgeons.org