Bongiorno National Network Younger Fellows Travel Grant

Open for applications in March 2025 (dates to be confirmed)
Value: AUD $10,000 each (2 grants on offer)

The Bongiorno National Network Younger Fellows Travel Grant supports Younger Fellows travelling overseas to further their post-Fellowship studies and diversify their surgical experiences.

The grant was established by the Younger Fellows Committee in partnership with the Bongiorno National Network, in recognition of the challenges Younger Fellows face when travelling overseas to further post Fellowship studies and experience. In addition to offering financial support, the grant also fosters a commitment amongst Younger Fellows to be involved in the Younger Fellows Committee and College activities more broadly.

 

  • Policy and guideline
    Before applying, please refer to the:
    - Learning and Development grant policy (PDF 496.34KB)
    - Grant guideline 
  • Who can apply?

    Applications are open to RACS Younger Fellows who will return to practice in Australia or Aotearoa New Zealand following the grant activity.

    RACS Younger Fellows are defined as obtaining Fellowship within the past ten years. FRACS applicants may apply for this grant.

  • Activity

    The grant may be used to fund travel, accommodation and living expenses for the recipient to study and gain clinical experience overseas.

    The activity for which funding is being sought must commence after the grant application closing date but prior to the end of the grant year (December 31st). All grant recipients will be required to provide an activity report at the end of the grant year outlining their progress against their proposal timeline.

     

  • Application requirements

    Your application is to include:

    - your career and employment details
    - your activity proposal including: how your activity will benefit your professional development; and contribute to improving Australian and/or Aotearoa New Zealand surgical standards and knowledge base
    - the expected outcomes of your activity
    - proposed costs
    - evidence of confirmation of appointment including details of any financial support or funding already secured

  • Selection and awarding

    Selection is assessed via written application including:

    - the applicant’s ability to demonstrate the benefits of their proposal to the surgical community in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand
    - the proposed studies and benefits to be gained.

    Should two applicants be equally suitable, preference will be given to those who:

    - are in their earlier post-Fellowship years
    - have secured appointments to established units
    - have not secured alternative financial support

    The selection panel is comprised of representatives of the Younger Fellows Committee and may include representatives from the Scholarships and Grants Committee.

    Awarding
    - payment is made directly to the recipient by 1 March in the scholarship year (following receipt of a valid invoice)

  • To apply
    Application is via the Scholarships and Grants Program online platform, RACS Unlock, hosted by Survey Monkey Apply.

    You may register as an applicant on RACS Unlock at any time, however applications will not display on your dashboard until the Scholarships and Grants Program application opening date. There is no need to re-register if you already have a RACS Unlock registration.

    Please note: emailed applications are not accepted.

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  • Contact
    Scholarship and grant team
    Email: [email protected]