Academic Surgeon-Scientist Research Scholarship (ASSRS)

To provide financial support to surgical trainees in OHNS who have a genuine desire to undertake research through completion of a research-focused Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).

Up to three (3) years (full-time), pro-rated if part-time.

Applicants must have already been selected onto, or be in the process of applying for a position on, the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons' Surgical Education and Training (SET) Program in OHNS.

A Head of Academic Unit of OHNS in Australia or New Zealand must have accepted an Applicant as an eligible candidate for a Foundation-approved research project.

Individuals who currently hold a similar postgraduate scholarship must relinquish that scholarship to accept a GPRW ASSRS.

Individuals who have previously held and received funding for a GPRW ASSRS are ineligible.

Please read the Terms and Conditions of Award for all eligibility and ineligibility criteria.

A stipend of no more than AUD $70,000 per annum.

A supplementary allowance of no more than AUD $15,000 per annum for minor items of equipment and consumables.

A once-only travel allowance of no more than AUD $2,500 in the final year of the Award, to assist the Awardee in presenting an oral paper or lecture at a major overseas international conference.

SET candidates wanting to apply for an ASSRS must approach a Professor to discuss projects. Contact details of Professors offering research projects will be listed on this Awards page each year, ahead of the opening of the annual SET application process.

Upon being accepted onto the SET program, the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons will communicate ASSRS outcomes ahead of research projects starting the following January.

Applicants wishing to apply for an Academic Surgeon-Scientist Research Scholarship must be selected onto the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons’ (RACS) Surgical Education and Training (SET) program.