The aim of the Foundation Scholarships scheme is to support outstanding medical, nursing, allied health and biomedical graduates early in their career so that they can enhance their research skills, and conduct medical research which is, or may prove to be, of value to Australia and which has a connection with St George Hospital. It is anticipated that Postgraduate Scholars supported by the Foundation, will develop the capacity for original independent research.
It is intended that the Foundation Scholars will attain a postgraduate degree in research (eg MD, PhD, or Masters Degree by research) in this process. Within the Scholarship scheme, there are several subcategories defined by different eligibility, criteria, but all having common objectives:
- Medical Postgraduate Research Scholarships – Unrestricted
Medical Postgraduate Research Scholarships are awarded to provide support to medical graduates undertaking a postgraduate degree involving full-time research. Recent graduates as well as those who are undergoing further clinical training are encouraged to apply. Applications will be considered in all relevant health-related disciplines that are affiliated with St George Hospital or its Medical Staff.
- Biomedical Postgraduate Research Scholarships – Unrestricted
The purpose of the Biomedical Postgraduate Research Scholarships is to support non-medical graduates of outstanding ability to gain full-time biomedical research experience while enrolled for a higher degree. Applications will be considered in all relevant health-related disciplines including social and behavioural sciences, nursing and allied health disciplines.
- Medical or Biomedical Postgraduate Research Scholarships – Disease-specific
From time to time the Foundation may offers such support, usually arising from a donation or bequest in which the donor has specified the area of research to which the funds are to be directed (eg cancer). Although the basic eligibility criteria are the same as those for unrestricted scholarships, the work to be undertaken must meet the criteria of the donor and must be of sufficiently high merit before such funds are awarded.
- “Best and Brightest” Scholarships Program (applications likely to open June 2009)
The fundamental objectives and eligibility criteria are the same as those outlined above, but the funding is provided through an industry co-sponsored “Best and Brightest” program. These scholarships may be unrestricted or may target specific disciplines, diseases, organ systems, pathophysiological or treatment themes.
When the program is launched, specifics of these grants will be posted on the Foundation website.
How to apply
To apply for funding in this category please print and use the following PDF Forms
