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Postgraduate scholarships

Listed below are the details of University of Sydney and Sydney Medical School scholarships directly relevant to our research and coursework students in surgery. Please note that not all scholarships are offered in any one year.

John Brooke Moore Scholarship in Surgery (Coursework)

Sydney Medical School at the University of Sydney offers up to two scholarships for suitably qualified candidates undertaking full-time study in the Master of Surgery (by coursework) at Sydney Medical School.

The scholarships were established from a bequest by Moira Brooke Moore to establish a postgraduate scholarship in surgery to the memory of her father Dr John Brooke Moore, who practised surgery for many years in Bathurst, NSW.

To be eligible candidates must be graduates of the University of Sydney, have been accepted into the Master of Surgery (by coursework) and be either Australian citizens or permanent residents, or citizens of New Zealand.

The scholarship is valued at $25,000 and is tenable for one year.

Further information: Terms and conditions
How to apply: The application form, complete with supporting documentation, must be submitted to the Discipline of Surgery by Friday, March 9, 2012.

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John Brooke Moore Research Scholarship in Surgery

This scholarship is offered by Sydney Medical School towards a full-time research degree for a suitably qualified candidate undertaking research into surgery.

The scholarship was established in 1979 from a bequest by Moira Brooke Moore to establish a postgraduate scholarship in surgery to the memory of her father Dr John Brooke Moore, who practised surgery for many years in Bathurst, NSW.

To be eligible candidates must be graduates of the University of Sydney, have been accepted into the Master of Surgery (by research) or the Doctor of Philosophy, and be either Australian citizens or permanent residents, or citizens of New Zealand. Applications will be judged on academic merit. Preference will be given to the applicant who can provide evidence of significant research potential as demonstrated by, for example, research publications.

The scholarship is valued at $40,000 and is tenable for one year in the first instance. The scholarship may be renewed for one year in the case of a master’s degree and up to two years for a Doctor of Philosophy. Other conditions are similar to the Australian Postgraduate Awards.

Further information: Terms and conditions
How to apply: The application form, complete with supporting documentation, must be submitted to the Discipline of Surgery by Friday, March 9, 2012.

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John Keith Chandler Scholarship

The scholarship was established in 2003 by a bequest from Bruce Veness Chandler in honour of his father, John Keith Chandler, in order to support study of any aspect of varicose veins and its associated problems, especially varicose ulcers and varicose eczema. Research to promote the healing of other external ulcers would fall within the ambit of this fund.

The scholarship shall be awarded on the basis of academic merit and appropriateness of the proposed program of research. The scholarship may only be awarded to an applicant who is admitted to candidature for a higher degree by research in Sydney Medical School and who enrols accordingly.

The scholarship shall be valued at the same rate as the Australian Postgraduate Award. A relocation allowance and a thesis allowance are payable in line with Australian Postgraduate Award entitlements.

Further information: Terms and conditions.
How to apply: Contact the Sydney Medical School for further information and application procedures.

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John Loewenthal Scholarship

Established in 2008 by a gift from Professor John Wong to establish a postgraduate scholarship in surgery in memory of Professor Sir John Loewenthal.

To be eligible candidates must have been accepted into the Master of Surgery (by research or coursework), Master of Philosophy or the Doctor of Philosophy and be either Australian citizens or permanent residents, or citizens of New Zealand or Hong Kong.

The scholarship is valued at $20,000 and is tenable for one year in the first instance. The award shall be tenable for one year for Master of Surgery by coursework, up to two years in the case of a masters (by research) and up to three years for a Doctor of Philosophy.

Further information: Terms and conditions
How to apply: The application form, complete with supporting documentation, must be submitted to the Discipline of Surgery by Friday, March 9, 2012.

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Myee Codrington Scholarship in Microsurgery

The Myee Codrington Scholarship was established in 2006 to support research into the advancement of the use of microsurgery in clinical medicine.

The scholarship is valued at $35,000 per annum (tax exempt).

Further information: Terms and conditions
How to apply: Please contact Professor Richard Allen for information on how to apply (02 9515 5416 or .

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Vernon Barling Memorial Fellowship

Established in 1981 by colleagues of Eric Vernon Barling, MBE, MB BS, FRCS FRACS FACS, who died in a motor car accident in 1978 after having been for many years a clinical teacher in the Department of Surgery of the University.

The object of the Fellowship shall be to assist young surgeons in Australia who wish to undertake further clinical surgical training overseas prior to taking up hospital appointments in Australia. Preference will be given to those applicants without sufficient means to undertake clinical surgical training overseas. The Fellowship shall be tenable for one year only and will be awarded as funds are available.

Further information: Application procedures and closing dates are available from the Sydney Medical School.

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Colorectal Surgery Scholarship

This scholarship is offered to suitably qualified candidates undertaking full time study in the Master of Surgery (by coursework).

The scholarship is dependant on availability of funds.

To be eligible:

  • Applicants must have been accepted into the Master of Surgery (by coursework)
  • Must undertake their research dissertation in the area of clinical colorectal surgery
  • Must be either Australian citizens or permanent residents, or citizens of New Zealand


The scholarship is valued at $25,000 and is tenable for one year.

Further information and how to apply: This scholarship is available for commencement in Semester 2, 2012. Contact Professor Michael Solomon on 02 9519 7576 or for application deadine and procedures.

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Mitchell J Notaras Colorectal Fellowship

This fellowship is awarded by the University in cooperationwith the Training Board of Colorectal Sugery of the Colorectal Surgical Society of Australasia to support clinical training in colorectal surgery both in Australia and in interantional colorectal units, as well as offering training in colorectal research.

The fellowship was estabished in 2003, following a generous donation to the University of Sydney by Dr Mitchell J Notaras, a colorectal surgeon and graduate of the University.

To be eligible:

  • Applicants must have been accepted into the provisional or post fellowship colorectal training program of the Training Board in Colon and Rectal Surgery of the Colorectal Surgical Society of Australasia and the RACS.
  • Must enrol full time in the Master of Sugery (by coursework)
  • Must be Australian or New Zealand citizens, or Australian permanent residents


Further information and how to apply: Information is available from the Training board in Colon and Rectal Surgery of the Colorectal Surgical Society of Australasia and the RACS.

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Sydney Medical School Surgery Research scholarships

With the support of the Discipline of Surgery, Sydney Medical School is offering two scholarships to support suitably qualified candidates for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy or Doctor in Clinical Surgery, in the Discipline of Surgery.

Eligibility:
Applicants must

  • be either Australian or New Zealand citizens or Australian permanent residents
  • have an MBBS or equivalent qualification
  • be admitted to full time candidature for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy or Doctor in Clinical Surgery in the Sydney Medical School, supervised by a member of the Discipline of Surgery

Value:
Equivalent to the NHMRC stipend for one year in the first instance. It is expected that the recipient will actively seek funding from other sources for the second and subsequent years of candidature. If alternative funding cannot be secured, however, a second and/or third year of support can be applied for.

Further information:
For commencement in 2013.
Information on how to apply for higher degree by research candidature

Closing date: closed for 2012

How to apply:
The application form (DOC) must be accompanied by a CV with full list of publications and other research output, academic transcripts, proof of citizenship or permanent residency, and the names and contact details of at least two referees. These documents should be sent to:

May Lee
Discipline of Surgery,
The University of Sydney NSW 2006
Phone: +612 9351 2400
Fax: +612 9351 2401
Email:

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