Overview
The purpose of the IUGA-sponsored Fellowship award is to allow for increased dissemination of urogynecological knowledge by funding travel and living expenses for a Fellow to visit a renowned Urogynecology Center and perform a clinical Fellowship for one year. In addition, the Fellow is responsible for formulating a research study according to the research interests and local situation of the host site, which should be presented at the IUGA Annual Meeting and the manuscript published in the International Urogynecology Journal.
Requirements
The applicant must:
1. be in advanced or have completed the post-graduate training in gynaecology, urology or surgery.
2. submit a letter of recommendation and agreement from his/her academic institution, hospital, or employer, allowing at least a 12-month absence.
3. Select a host institution from a list of IUGA-approved host sites (available at the IUGA website).
4. Contact the Program Director from a selected host site to discuss potential research projects. The nature of the research project will be required as part of the application letter. In addition, the host Program Director must provide a letter to include with the application stating their willingness to host the applicant (see Application Process).
5. Be an IUGA member in good standing
If accepted
, the applicant must:
6. Provide a detailed description of travel requirements/Visa documentation and other requirements for travel to the selected host site country. IUGA will not
7. Deliver a full itemized account regarding use of funds awarded by IUGA provide assistance in these arrangements.
8. Provide his/her own laptop computer in order to be able to complete the required data collection, preparation of abstract, and manuscript.
9. Complete the ethics board (or equivalent) application/submission process from selected host site with guidance from the program director. The applicant cannot undertake the research study unless ethics approval has been obtained from the host site, and the approval letter is submitted to the IUGA office.
10. Write a six-month-report regarding the progress of clinical training and research in order for the Education Committee to evaluate the program and release the second half of the award money
11. Present the completed research at the next IUGA annual meeting
12. Prepare a manuscript based on the results of the research study for submission to the IUJ
13. Write a detailed report about the clinical and research activities and about the experience with local requirements including accommodation, Medical Board registration, Visa etc. This report will be made available to IUGA members on the website and is due one month after cessation of the fellowship.
Program Duration
The duration of the IUGA fellowship is 12 months. The start of the program may vary depending on host site obligations, academic year or time required to obtain visa, work permission or Medical board registration. The fellow can take annual leave of 2-4 weeks with approval from the host site, and depending on host site obligations.
Application Deadline
Four weeks PRIOR to the IUGA Annual Meeting.
Amount of funding
A total of US$ 30,000 will be provided to the approved applicant, which is intended to fund travel and living expenses for 12 months. No additional funding will be available through IUGA and any additional funding required will be obtained by the applicant, or applicant’s home institution. The applicant will be responsible for all health care costs and/or any other costs related to living away from their home country, other than that stated in this application.
The applicant will receive USD$15,000 prior to starting the fellowship and the remainder after a 6-month-report of clinical and research progress is submitted.
Travel Documents/Visas
The applicant is responsible for obtaining travel documents, Visas, or any other documentation required for their entry/stay in the host country. IUGA will not be responsible and will not provide support in obtaining such documents.
Selection Criteria
The International Fellowship Subcommittee, a subcommittee of the IUGA Education Committee, will select one international fellow per year for funding. There might be some overlap due to local requirements at the host site (e.g. academic year).
Criteria for selection will be based on multiple factors, including:
1. The applicants goals, previous interests and benefits to the work place/patients after the fellowship.
2. Availability of urogynecologic training programs in the applicant’s home country.
3. Quality and nature of described research project.
4. Strength of letter of recommendation from applicant’s program or hospital director.
5. Applicant’s prior academic record.
Application process
An application for an IUGA-sponsored Fellowship should include the following items:
1. A letter of application, including:
• Applicant’s name and contact information
• Brief description of current clinical and scientific work
• Brief description of current fellowship training program in home country (if available)
2. Title and description of proposed research project.
3. Letter of recommendation
4. Letter from the current academic or hospital director stating that a 12-month absence is approved.
5. Curriculum vitae (CV) as well as copies of training diplomas.
6. Letter from host Fellowship site Program Director/Chairman accepting the applicant as a Fellow for a period of 12 months. Please use the template for Host Program Director/Chairman Letter on the IUGA website.
Submission of Application
Email
(please do not send paper copies) the completed application to the IUGA office at:
IUGA OFFICE
Email: elektra@iuga.org
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this fellowship
The purpose of the IUGA-sponsored Fellowship award is to allow for increased dissemination of urogynecological knowledge by funding travel and living expenses for a Fellow to visit a renowned Urogynecology Center and perform a clinical Fellowship for one year. In addition, the Fellow is responsible for formulating a research study according to the research interests and local situation of the host site, which should be presented at the IUGA Annual Meeting and the manuscript published in the International Urogynecology Journal.
Requirements
The applicant must:
1. be in advanced or have completed the post-graduate training in gynaecology, urology or surgery.
2. submit a letter of recommendation and agreement from his/her academic institution, hospital, or employer, allowing at least a 12-month absence.
3. Select a host institution from a list of IUGA-approved host sites (available at the IUGA website).
4. Contact the Program Director from a selected host site to discuss potential research projects. The nature of the research project will be required as part of the application letter. In addition, the host Program Director must provide a letter to include with the application stating their willingness to host the applicant (see Application Process).
5. Be an IUGA member in good standing
If accepted
, the applicant must:
6. Provide a detailed description of travel requirements/Visa documentation and other requirements for travel to the selected host site country. IUGA will not
7. Deliver a full itemized account regarding use of funds awarded by IUGA provide assistance in these arrangements.
8. Provide his/her own laptop computer in order to be able to complete the required data collection, preparation of abstract, and manuscript.
9. Complete the ethics board (or equivalent) application/submission process from selected host site with guidance from the program director. The applicant cannot undertake the research study unless ethics approval has been obtained from the host site, and the approval letter is submitted to the IUGA office.
10. Write a six-month-report regarding the progress of clinical training and research in order for the Education Committee to evaluate the program and release the second half of the award money
11. Present the completed research at the next IUGA annual meeting
12. Prepare a manuscript based on the results of the research study for submission to the IUJ
13. Write a detailed report about the clinical and research activities and about the experience with local requirements including accommodation, Medical Board registration, Visa etc. This report will be made available to IUGA members on the website and is due one month after cessation of the fellowship.
Program Duration
The duration of the IUGA fellowship is 12 months. The start of the program may vary depending on host site obligations, academic year or time required to obtain visa, work permission or Medical board registration. The fellow can take annual leave of 2-4 weeks with approval from the host site, and depending on host site obligations.
Application Deadline
Four weeks PRIOR to the IUGA Annual Meeting.
Amount of funding
A total of US$ 30,000 will be provided to the approved applicant, which is intended to fund travel and living expenses for 12 months. No additional funding will be available through IUGA and any additional funding required will be obtained by the applicant, or applicant’s home institution. The applicant will be responsible for all health care costs and/or any other costs related to living away from their home country, other than that stated in this application.
The applicant will receive USD$15,000 prior to starting the fellowship and the remainder after a 6-month-report of clinical and research progress is submitted.
Travel Documents/Visas
The applicant is responsible for obtaining travel documents, Visas, or any other documentation required for their entry/stay in the host country. IUGA will not be responsible and will not provide support in obtaining such documents.
Selection Criteria
The International Fellowship Subcommittee, a subcommittee of the IUGA Education Committee, will select one international fellow per year for funding. There might be some overlap due to local requirements at the host site (e.g. academic year).
Criteria for selection will be based on multiple factors, including:
1. The applicants goals, previous interests and benefits to the work place/patients after the fellowship.
2. Availability of urogynecologic training programs in the applicant’s home country.
3. Quality and nature of described research project.
4. Strength of letter of recommendation from applicant’s program or hospital director.
5. Applicant’s prior academic record.
Application process
An application for an IUGA-sponsored Fellowship should include the following items:
1. A letter of application, including:
• Applicant’s name and contact information
• Brief description of current clinical and scientific work
• Brief description of current fellowship training program in home country (if available)
2. Title and description of proposed research project.
3. Letter of recommendation
4. Letter from the current academic or hospital director stating that a 12-month absence is approved.
5. Curriculum vitae (CV) as well as copies of training diplomas.
6. Letter from host Fellowship site Program Director/Chairman accepting the applicant as a Fellow for a period of 12 months. Please use the template for Host Program Director/Chairman Letter on the IUGA website.
Submission of Application
(please do not send paper copies) the completed application to the IUGA office at:
IUGA OFFICE
Email: elektra@iuga.org
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this fellowship
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