Roy and Marjory Edwards Research Scholarship

Open for applications in March 2025 (dates to be confirmed)

Value: AUD $30,000 per annum (up to 3 years)

The Roy and Marjory Edwards Research Scholarship supports medical research conducted at a South Australian university. 

This scholarship was established from a donation by the late Mrs Edwards in memory of her husband Roy. The Edwards were owners of a large South Australian pastoral company.

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    • Policy and guideline

      Recipients are required to:

      - present their research at the annual meeting of the Surgical Research Society of Australasia (or an agreed equivalent) at least once during, or in the 12 months following, the scholarship period.

      Please also refer to the:

      - Scholarship and Grants program Research policy (PDF 584.32KB)

      - Roy and Marjory Edwards Research Scholarship guideline

    • Who can apply?

      To be eligible for this scholarship, you need to be:

      - a RACS Fellow, Specialist International Medical Graduate (SIMG) or SET Trainee

      AND

      -Enrolled (or intending to enrol) in a higher degree such as a Masters, PhD or the equivalent at a South Australian university.

    • Activity
      Your activity will focus on a medical research project undertaken as part of a higher degree at a South Australian university.
    • Tenure
      Up to three years 
    • Application requirements

      Your application is to include:

      - your career and employment details
      - your research proposal and proposed budget

    • Selection and awarding

      Selection

      - assessment is via written application with shortlisted applicants invited to interview.

      - the selection panel is comprised of representatives of the Scholarship and Grant Committee.

       Awarding

      - this scholarship is comprised of a stipend component and departmental component and will be paid to the administering institution following receipt of a valid tax invoice. Payment will be made in one instalment prior to 1 March in the scholarship year.

    • 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
      Scholarships and grants department
      Email: [email protected]