Research Awards

AstraZeneca Grant-in-Aid Awards

Closing Dates
30 June 2006 (for travel between 1 September - 31 March)
28 February 2007 (for travel between 1 April - 31 August)
Funding to travel from Australia for the purpose of study for a minimum period of three months. Studies should be for development of new skills applicable to research into gastrointestinal diseases and sciences.

Number

One or two awards will be offered in each six monthly cycle.

Value

$AUD5,000

The award will be paid in full to applicants when they present a tax invoice and itinerary from their travel agent.

If the travel cost is less than the value of the award, the residual funds are to be used at the discretion of the recipient for general support.

Eligibility

An applicant is required to:

Be a financial member of the Gastroenterological Society of Australia. Financial is defined as "confirmed as a member of the society prior to the date of application for the award"; and
Be aged less than 40 years at the closing date for application.

Documentation

Applicants must supply:

A full curriculum vitae;
A one page description of the timetable for the program including the purpose of each of the planned activities; and
Include the intended departure date for travel.

Selection Criteria

Major criteria shall be:

The educational value of proposed studies, including the future benefits to research in Australia;
Undergraduate and postgraduate academic achievements and any factors that indicate the ability to make optimal use of the grant; and
Demonstrated financial need. It is anticipated that top up funds from other sources will be required and where these have been obtained, applicants should include the amount.

Reporting

Recipients are expected to attend the next Australian Gastroenterology Week (AGW) following their return to Australia and supply a short report for the Society newsletter on the achievements of the trip.