Grants and Scholarships - Apply now!
Grants and Scholarships - Apply now!
Grants and Scholarships - Apply now!
Grants and Scholarships - Apply now!
Grants and Scholarships - Apply now!
Grants and Scholarships - Apply now!
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Scholarships On Offer
The Australian Orthopaedic Association Research Foundation (AOARF) is pleased to offer a PhD scholarship to support trainees and members who wish to take a break from clinical work to pursue a doctorate. The scholarship is open to all AOA members, but is particularly targeted at trainees who are undertaking the PhD Pathway to meet the research requirement of the AOA 21 Training Program.
Eligibility
Applicants must:
- Be a current financial member of the Australian Orthopaedic Association
- Intend to pursue a PhD in a research area of relevance to orthopaedic surgery in Australia
- Have received an unconditional offer of admission to a PhD program at an Australian university.
Additional eligibility criteria can be found in the Guidelines for the relevant scholarship below.
Selection Process
Applications will be assessed and ranked based on the following criteria:
- Scientific merit and strength of the proposed research project
- Relevance of the proposed research to orthopaedic surgery
- The applicant’s prior academic achievement, research experience and other relevant experience
- Evidence of the applicant’s research capability and interest.
In order to apply for the John Owen PhD Pathway scholarship, trainees must be enrolled in the AOA 21 Training Program and have approval from the Federal Training Committee to pursue the PhD Pathway at an accredited site. The general PhD scholarship is open to all members, including trainees.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted through the AOARF online application portal during the specified application period dates. Applicants will be required to register in the system using their name, email address and a password. Registration allows applicants to track their application and make changes (up to the application deadline). Applications may create an account at any time.
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Prospective researchers should review the relevant PhD Scholarship Guidelines for more information about eligibility and assessment criteria.
A template of the online application form is available to download here. This is to assist applicants in preparing their application.
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Research Grants and Scholarships
AOA is the peak professional organisation for orthopaedic surgery in Australia. AOA provides education, training and CPD for orthopaedic surgeons, and is the leading authority in the provision of orthopaedic information to the community.
The mission of the Australian Orthopaedic Association Research Foundation is to promote and support research into musculoskeletal disorders. Since the establishment of the AOA Research Fund in 1970, more than $1.65 million has been given to support over 130 research projects.
AOA Research Foundation is registered with the Australian Taxation Office as an Income Tax Exempt Charitable Entity: Charitable Fundraising Authority No 13585
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