This fellowship is tenable in association with a gastroenterological unit (medical, surgical or paediatric) in a teaching hospital, research institute or university department that has demonstrated interest in research into health and disease related to the broad field of gastroenterology, hepatology and related disorders. Applicants must hold a higher degree.
Value:
The major conditions and the stipends for this fellowship are assessed according to the qualifications and experience of the Applicant.
Eligibility:
The Applicant is required to:
• Read, understand and agree to all the requirements listed in the 2010 Instruction booklet.
• Be a current financial member of the Gastroenterological Society of Australia, defined as “being a financial member of the society for at least one year prior to application for this award”;
• Hold a relevant postgraduate research degree (MD, PhD or equivalent) or have submitted their thesis at the time of application;
• Be not more than five (5) years from the awarding of their postgraduate research degree and wish to make their career in Australia undertaking research in an Australian academic institution;
• Be recognised as having the potential to be an independent investigator committed to full-time research in gastroenterology/hepatology;
