Morgan Travel Fellowship

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

The Morgan Travel Fellowship supports RACS Fellows to travel overseas and gain clinical experience or conduct research.  
The Fellowship was established following a series of donations from colorectal surgeon, Mr Brian Morgan AM.

  • Policy and guideline
    Before applying, please refer to the:
    - Learning and Development grant policy (PDF 496.34KB)
    - Morgan Travel Fellowship guideline (PDF 106.57KB)
  • Who can apply?

    Open for application for RACS Younger Fellows (defined as obtaining Fellowship within the past ten years).

  • Activity

    The Fellowship funds travel, accommodation and living expenses to support the recipient in gaining clinical experience or conducting research 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

  • Selection and awarding

    Selection

    Selection is via the written application. The selection panel is comprised of representatives of the Scholarship and Grant 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]