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Learning and Development Grants

Applications are open from 26 April to 31 May 2023

Learning and Development grants as listed below are on offer for 2024 activity.

Please click on each grant title for further information on eligibility, conditions, application requirements and how to apply.

Visit our 2022 Learning and Development grants recipients page to meet grant recipients and learn about recent learning and development activities.

As our grants support the development of a diverse and equitable surgical workforce, we encourage applications from Māori, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and female applicants.

Please note: as the Scholarships and Grants Program has been impacted by a negative investment return, limited scholarships and grants are being offered for 2024 activity.

Bongiorno National Network Younger Fellows Travel Grant

Purpose: Supports post-Fellowship studies and furthering surgical experience overseas

Value: AUD $10,000

Who can apply? RACS Fellows (within first ten years of Fellowship)

Hugh Johnston ANZ Chapter ACS Travel Fellowship

Purpose: Supports recipients to attend next year's October ACS Annual Clinical Congress and visit medical centres in the United States

Value: AUD $8,000

Who can apply? RACS Fellows (within first ten years of Fellowship)

Indigenous Program - ASC Award

Purpose: Supports participation at RACS 2024 Annual Scientific Congress

Value: AUD $5,000 each (3 on offer)

Who can apply? Māori, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander junior doctors and final year medical students

Indigenous Program - ASC Peer Support Award

Purpose: Supports participation at RACS 2024 Annual Scientific Congress (ASC)

Value: AUD $5,000 (1 on offer)

Who can apply? Māori, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander junior doctors and final year medical students who have previously attended a RACS ASC

Indigenous Program - Johnson & Johnson MedTech Scholarship

Purpose: May fund professional development, research projects, fees and travel

Value: AUD $20,000 each (2 on offer)

Who can apply? Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander SET Trainees and junior doctors

Indigenous Program - Career Enhancement Grant (Junior Doctors)

Purpose: Supports the acquisition of knowledge and skills that will strengthen surgical career pathways

Value: AUD $5,000 each (3 on offer)

Who can apply? Māori, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander junior doctors

Indigenous Program - Career Enhancement Grant (Medical Students)

Purpose: Supports the pursuit of a surgical career

Value: AUD $2,000 each (3 on offer)

Who can apply? Māori, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander final year medical students

Indigenous Program - Ngarra Grant

Purpose: Supports an educational activity (eg postgraduate studies, course fees, conferences)

Value: AUD $1,000

Who can apply? Female Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander RACS Fellows, SET Trainees, junior doctors and final year medical students

Indigenous Program - Williams Family Grant

Purpose: Supports an activity or a field of study to advance the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

Value: AUD $10,000

Who can apply? Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander RACS Fellows and SET Trainees

John Buckingham Travel Grant

Purpose: Supports travel to attend next year's ACS Annual Clinical Congress

Value: AUD $4,000

Who can apply? SET Trainees who are, or intend to apply to be, a member of the ANZ Chapter of the ACS

Medtronic Younger Fellows Travel Grant

Purpose: Supports post-Fellowship studies and furthering surgical experience overseas

Value: AUD $7,500 each (2 on offer)

Who can apply? RACS Fellows (within first ten years of Fellowship)

Morgan Travel Fellowship

Purpose: Supports travel to gain clinical experience or conduct research

Value: AUD$10,000

Who can apply? RACS Fellows (within first ten years of Fellowship)

Pickard Robotic Training Grant

Purpose: Supports training and/or research opportunities to expand expertise in innovative robotic techniques

Value: AUD $100,000 (divided amongst recipients)

Who can apply? South Australian residents only - RACS Fellows, SET Trainees, non-RACS surgeons and other health professionals

Poate Family Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Travel Grant

Purpose: Supports travel to obtain further training and experience in plastic and reconstructive surgery

Value: AUD $4,500

Who can apply? Plastic and Reconstructive SET Trainees

Queensland Younger Fellows Grant

Purpose: Supports travel to obtain post Fellowship training, and/or return to practice in Queensland.

Value: AUD $2,500

Who can apply? Queenslanders only - RACS Fellows (within first ten years of Fellowship)

Rural Junior Doctors Surgical Skills Course Grant

Purpose: Supports surgical skills course activity in a rural or regional location

Value: AUD $1,500

Who can apply? Rural or regional junior doctors - registered with JDocs

Rural Surgery Fellowship for Provincial Surgeons

Purpose: Supports regional and rural surgeons to travel and develop existing skills or acquire new skills

Value: AUD $10,000 each (3 on offer)

Who can apply? RACS Fellows

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