Research Entry Scholarships for 2014

Applications close Monday 8th July 2013

  

NEW!

Announcing the RACP NHMRC Awards for Excellence

Scholarships valued at up to $10,000 for up to three years will be awarded as "top up" scholarships to recipients of NHMRC scholarships who are members of the RACP. These scholarships will be awarded to Fellows and trainees at the discretion of the Research Advisory Committee following nomination of prospective recipients by the NHMRC. To be considered, applicants must ensure they complete the NHMRC application form appropriately by ticking the check box. For further information please visit the NHMRC Postgradute Scholarships webpage.

The following four scholarships will be awarded....
RACP NHMRC CRB Blackburn Scholarship
Offered by the RACP in recognition of the contribution of Dr CRB Blackburn to the activities of the College
RACP NHMRC Kincaid-Smith Scholarship
Offered by the RACP in recognition of the contribution of Professor Priscilla Kincaid-Smith to the activities of the College
RACP NHMRC J J Billings Scholarship
Offered by the RACP in recognition of the contribution of Dr J J Billings to the activities of the College
RACP Fellows 21st Anniversary Recipients Top Up Scholarship
Funded in part by contributions received from past recipients of awards.

 

 

ALSO AVAILABLE:
Full Research Entry Scholarships (one to three years)

Application form
Terms and Conditions  (Please ensure you read these carefully)

  

Arnott Research Entry Scholarship in Cancer Research

Purpose: To provide stipend support and to further research into the causes and prevention of cancer.
Value: Up to $30,000
Eligibility: Australian and New Zealand Fellows and trainees of the RACP, its Divisions, Faculties and Chapters
• Enrolled in, or about to enrol in a research higher degree (Masters, PhD or equivalent)
• Without stipend
• Restricted by specialisation
Tenable: Australia and New Zealand

The Scholarship is made available by a bequest of the late Jean Brindley Arnott.

 

Basser Research Entry Scholarship

Purpose: To provide stipend support to encourage and support the promotion of research in any medical specialty areas represented by the RACP, its Divisions, Faculties and Chapters.
Value: Up to $30,000
Eligibility: Australian and New Zealand Fellows and trainees of the RACP, its Divisions, Faculties and Chapters
• Enrolled in, or about to enrol in a research higher degree (Masters, PhD or equivalent)
• Without stipend
Tenable: Australia and New Zealand

The Scholarship is made available by a bequest of the late Sir Adolph Basser O.B.E.

Vincent Fairfax Family Foundation Research Entry Scholarship

Purpose: To provide stipend support for one year to undertake research in any area of internal medicine or paediatrics.
Value: Up to $30,000
Eligibility: Australian Fellows and trainees of the RACP, its Divisions, Faculties and Chapters
• Enrolled in, or about to enrol in a research higher degree (Masters, PhD or equivalent)
• Without stipend
Tenable: Australia

The Scholarship is made available by a grant from the Vincent Fairfax Family Foundation matched with funds provided by the RACP.

VFFF RACP Research Entry Scholarship in Rural Health

Purpose: To provide stipend support for two years to undertake research into rural health issues. Applications must demonstrate that the research:
• is directly related to identified rural health issues;
• involves collaboration and/or partnership with rural organisations;
• will involve some time spent in outer regional, rural or remote areas.
Value: $30,000 per annum for two years
Eligibility: Australian Fellows and trainees of the RACP, its Divisions, Faculties and Chapters.
• Enrolled in, or about to enrol in a research higher degree (Masters, PhD or equivalent)
• Without stipend
• Restricted by specialisation
Tenable: Australia

The Scholarship is made available by a grant from the Vincent Fairfax Family Foundation with funds provided by the RACP.

RACP Fellows Research Entry Scholarship (I)

Purpose: The intent of the Scholarship is to provide stipend support to encourage and support the promotion of research in any medical specialty areas represented by the RACP, its Divisions, Faculties and Chapters.
Value: Up to $45,000
Eligibility: Australian Fellows and trainees of the RACP, its Divisions, Faculties and Chapters.
• Enrolled in, or about to enrol in a research higher degree (Masters, PhD or equivalent)
• Without stipend
Special Requirement: The successful applicant will be requested to publicise the award through speaking engagements and participation at College events.
Tenable: Australia

The Scholarship is made available by donations from the Fellows of the RACP 2012.

RACP Fellows Research Entry Scholarship (II

Purpose: The intent of the scholarship is to provide stipend support to encourage and support the promotion of research in any medical specialty areas represented by the RACP, its Divisions, Faculties and Chapters.
Value: $45,000 per annum for three years
Eligibility: Australian Fellows and trainees of the RACP, its Divisions, Faculties and Chapters.
• Enrolled in, or about to enrol in a research higher degree (Masters, PhD or equivalent)
• Without stipend
Special Requirement: The successful applicant will be requested to publicise the award through speaking engagements and participation at College events.
Tenable: Australia

The Scholarship is made available by donations from the Fellows of the RACP 2012.

Jacquot Research Entry Scholarships in Nephrology

See Jacquot Awards

 

  

Kids' Cancer Project Research Entry Scholarship

Purpose: To foster the growth of physician-scientists specialising in paediatric oncology and increase capacity for bench to beside medicine, ultimately finding cures for childhood cancer. The application must show:
• Directness to cause: The proposed project must have a direct relationship to childhood cancer and childhood cancer must be the primary focus of the project.
• Previous engagement with childhood cancer: A successful candidate will have had previous experience with childhood cancer, either in a clinical setting or research environment. Experience during medical training will be considered.
• Track record: The candidate must demonstrate an excellent track record in research.
Value: $30,000 for up to three years (total value $90,000)
Eligibility: Australian and New Zealand Fellows and trainees of the RACP, its Divisions, Faculties and Chapters
• Enrolled in, or about to enrol in a research higher degree (Masters, PhD or equivalent)
• Without stipend
• Restricted by specialisation
Tenable: Australia, New Zealand and overseas

The Scholarship is made available by a grant from the Kids Cancer Project (previously the Oncology Children's Foundation).

Osteoporosis Australia RACP Research Entry Scholarship

Purpose: The intent of the scholarship is to provide stipend support to encourage the promotion of research into the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis.
Value: $45,000
Eligibility: Australian Fellows and trainees of the RACP, its Divisions, Faculties and Chapters
• Enrolled in, or about to enrol in a research higher degree (Masters, PhD or equivalent research higher degree)
• Without stipend
• Restricted by specialisation
Tenable: Australia

The Scholarship is made available by Osteoporosis Australia matched with funds provided by the RACP.

Pfizer Research Entry Scholarship

Purpose: To provide stipend support to encourage and support the promotion of research in any medical specialty areas represented by the RACP, its Divisions, Faculties and Chapters.
Value: Up to $35,000
Eligibility: Australian Fellows and trainees of the RACP, its Divisions, Faculties and Chapters
• Enrolled in, or about to enrol in a research higher degree (Masters, PhD or equivalent research higher degree)
• Without stipend
Tenable: Australia and overseas

The Scholarship is made available by a grant from Pfizer Ltd.

ResMed Foundation/Sleep Health Foundation Research Entry Scholarship

Purpose: To provide a stipend for Fellows and trainees in Sleep Medicine. Projects may be in basic, clinical epidemiological or public health aspects of Sleep Medicine.
Value: Up to $30,000
Eligibility: Australian and New Zealand Fellows and trainees of the RACP, its Divisions, Faculties and Chapters specialising in Sleep Medicine
• Enrolled in, or about to enrol in a research higher degree (Masters, PhD or equivalent research higher degree)
• Without stipend
• Restricted by specialisation
Tenable: Australia and New Zealand

The Scholarship is made available by a grant from the ResMed Foundation Ltd. It is administered by the RACP and The Australasian Sleep Association.

Shields Research Entry Scholarship

Purpose: To provide stipend support to encourage and support the promotion of research in any medical specialty areas represented by the RACP, its Divisions, Faculties and Chapters.
Value: Up to $30,000
Eligibility: Australian Fellows and trainees of the RACP, its Divisions, Faculties and Chapters
• Enrolled in, or about to enrol in a research higher degree (Masters, PhD or equivalent research higher degree)
• Without stipend
• Restricted by Region - research must be undertaken in the state of Victoria
Tenable: Victoria

The Scholarship is made available by a bequest of the late Dr S W Shields.