AChSHM Indigenous Scholarship
Applications open 1 August to 15 September 2026.
The Australasian Chapter of Sexual Health Medicine (AChSHM) Indigenous Scholarship offers medical students, junior medical officers, registrars and physician trainees who identify as Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander or Māori, the opportunity to attend the AChSHM Annual Scientific Meeting.
The Scholarship provides educational and networking opportunities to connect and meet influential healthcare professionals, exposure to career pathways in sexual health medicine, and supports an understanding of the health needs of Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and Māori peoples.
Eligibility
Applicants must meet all of the following criteria:
- be a medical student, junior medical officer, registrar or a basic trainee of the RACP
- identify and be recognised as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, or Māori, and provide proof of identity as part of their application
- be a resident of Australia or Aotearoa New Zealand.
Prize
Up to $10,000 in grants/scholarships may be awarded biennially to support 1 or more of the following, in any combination:
- registration, travel and accommodation costs for the AChSHM Annual Scientific Meeting
- registration, travel and accommodation costs for other Sexual Health Medicine conferences
- sexual health research projects
- sexual health outreach clinics, pilot programs or similar initiatives.
The amount awarded to successful applicant(s) will be at the discretion of the Selection Panel. Funds may be awarded in full to 1 recipient or divided among multiple recipients.
Application process
Applicants are required to:
- read the terms and conditions for awards and prizes valued up to $10,000
- complete a simple application form including a written submission of approximately 300–500 words addressing:
- their current and future commitment to Indigenous activities related to sexual health
- intended use of funds
- relevance to their current stage of training or medical career
- submit a current CV (maximum 3 pages)
- provide 2 letters of reference, preferably from health professionals or referees with expertise or experience in Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, or Māori health and culture.
Apply
Applications must be submitted to foundation@racp.edu.au
Selection process
A selection panel, comprising Fellows of the AChSHM and a member of either the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Committee or Māori Health Committee (depending on the applicant’s identity), will assess all applications.
For more information about the AChSHM Indigenous Scholarship, contact us.