Australian Society of Cytology

Cytologist Travel Scholarship

AIM:

The aim of the ASC Cytologist Travel Scholarship is to provide an opportunity to a cytologist to improve their knowledge and skills pertaining to research, diagnosis, treatment or health education and promotion in cytology. The scholarship will provide cytologists with an opportunity to engage in academic scholarship that will have a direct impact on their professional development and workplace.

ELIGIBILITY:

The scholarship is open to current non–medical members of the Australian Society of Cytology. Applicants must be residents of Australia and must be supported by their employing authority (ie. public / private laboratory or scientific organisation) with an undertaking of re-employment on completion of tenure. Applications are invited from individuals only. The scholarship can be used for attaining professional qualifications (eg IAC) however it must not be used for postgraduate tertiary study only

VALUE:

The amount of the grant will be determined on the basis of the length and needs of the program submitted. It will not, however, exceed a maximum of $AUD10,000 but can be applied to one or more applicants.

TENABLE:

Applications will close June 30th of each year with the scholarships being announced at the Annual Scientific Meeting ASC in the following October. Funds must be used within 12 months of being granted.

OTHER INFORMATION:

Intending applicants should indicate in what way the Scholarship is likely to advance or improve the knowledge or research, diagnosis, treatment or education about Cytology. It must also include the method of dissemination of such information gained as a result of the Scholarship. Applications should be made on the approved application form and should be word-processed. Additional information can be submitted, but the application must not exceed 10 pages in total. Applicants are expected to submit a final report on the outcome of the scholarship which may be published in Cytoletter. Applications are submitted to the Executive Officer Ms Bev James by the due date and will be assessed by the ASC Board of Education.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE
5pm June 30th 2006
Forms can be downloaded as a Word document [113kb] (suitable for editing) or pdf file [30kb]