AGES Global Gynaecology Scholarship
The AGES Global Gynaecology Scholarship
The Australasian Gynaecological Endoscopy and Surgery Society (AGES) is the premier surgical association in Oceania, representing the majority of practising gynaecologists in Australia & New Zealand. The mission of the AGES Society is to promote the safest and highest standards of clinical and minimally invasive surgical care for women through its three tenants of education, surgical training and clinical research. The Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) is an excellent opportunity for obstetric and gynaecological surgeons or specialists in training from low-resource settings to engage with modern endoscopic gynaecology.
The AGES Global Gynaecology Scholarship is awarded to up to two recipients annually. This scholarship will be advertised in the Presidents’ Blog and the AGES website.
AGES Global Gynaecology invites gynaecologists or gynaecologists in training from low-resource settings to apply for a scholarship to the AGES Annual Scientific Meeting. The scholarship covers registration, up to $3,000.00 AUD for airfares, up to four nights’ accommodation at the conference hotel and one ticket to the Gala Dinner.
Eligibility
Applicants:
- Must come from a low resource setting (residents of Canada, United Sates of America, European Union, United Kingdom, Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan, Australia or New Zealand are not eligible to apply)
- Must be in active clinical practice in women’s health
- Must be in a position to share ideas for research and practice improvement with local staff and management arising from their experience
- Have a good command of both spoken and written English
- Be supported by a reference from their local health service
- Apply to present a Free Communication to an international audience at the ASM. You will be required to provide a brief summary of your presentation 45 days prior to the ASM.
- Demonstrate enthusiasm and motivation in developing their career in women’s health
Value
The scholarship covers ASM registration, up to four nights’ accommodation, one ticket to the Gala Dinner, and provides up to $3,000 AUD towards economy airfare. The scholarship is non-transferable. In the event of cancellation, recipients must return all funds to AGES.
Application
Applications will open on 1 November 2024 and close on 10 December 2024. Applicants should complete and submit the below application form to ages@yrd.com.au
Availability
Up to two scholarships are awarded annually, subject to appropriate applications. AGES reserves the right not to award a scholarship if suitable applications are not received.
Adjudication
AGES Board as directed by the President at the time of the call for scholarships.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact the AGES Secretariat on +61 73368 2422 or by email to ages@yrd.com.au.