Research Awards

Lee Min Yap Memorial Grant-In-Aid

Closing Date: 31 August 2008

Purpose

Funding to travel from Australia for the purpose of study in the field of inflammatory bowel disease for a minimum period of three months.

Value

$10,000

The award will be paid in full to the applicant when they present a tax invoice and itinerary.

Eligibility

The applicant is required to:

Be a current financial member of the Gastroenterological Society of Australia, defined as "confirmed as a financial member of the society prior to the date of application for the award"; and
Be an advanced trainee in Gastroenterology or no more than 2 years post fellowship or the completion of studies for a higher degree.

Documentation

Applicants must supply;

A full curriculum vitae;
A one page description of purpose of their travel, including a summary of any projects planned and their importance.
The intended departure date for travel.

Selection Criteria

Major criteria shall be:

The educational and research value of proposed studies, including the future benefits to research in Australia; and
Undergraduate and postgraduate academic achievements and any factors that indicate the ability to make optimal use of the grant;

Reporting

Recipients are expected to attend the next Australian Gastroenterology Week (AGW) following their return to Australia to formally receive the award, and to supply a short report for the Society newsletter on the achievements of the trip.