The VJ Chapman Fellowship is named after Professor Valentine Chapman, a founding member of the Neurological Foundation. These fellowships are intended to support medical graduates to pursue a career in academic neurology, neurosurgery, or neuropathology.
* At least 50 of the fellow’s time is to be spent on research
* New Zealand citizens or permanent residents
* Medical doctors who are enrolled in or have recently completed an advanced clinical training programme* One year of salary support, based on the Fellow’s salary had they continued in a clinical post in New Zealand for 40–44.9 hours per week. The research FTE can be spread across two years, as long as it is at least 50 for each year
* Recipients are eligible to apply for travel to conferences and training courses directly related to the project. These are applied for separately as travel grants, up to a maximum of $4,500 in total* Relocation costs
* Fellows whose salary for the proposed project is already funded* Research working expenses
* 1 May and 1 October
* Complete the application form, including signatures from your mentor and host institution. The Neurological Foundation will only accept applications sent by the host institution’s research office
* The budget requested should be in NZD. The Neurological Foundation will not award more than is requested in the budget and does not fund institutional overheads* Supporting documentation:
* Assessment of your application will take into consideration with equal weighting:
* Successful applicants will be informed of the conditions of the grant and asked for their formal acceptance of the fellowship contract
The Neurological Foundation’s purpose is to “Be a catalyst to improve the future quality of life for New Zealanders impacted by neurological conditions”.
This includes diseases and disorders of the central and peripheral nervous systems. The Foundation will accept applications for research that contributes to our understanding of, prevention, diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, or management of neurological conditions. The research proposal should have a clear outcome, which will add to knowledge about neurological disorders. The Foundation will accept applications designed to enhance knowledge about the pathogenesis of neuropsychiatric and neuropsychological disorders, but applications that deal only with the management of mental health disorders will not be considered.
Successful applicants will be offered contracts that outline the conditions of the fellowship, including the following:
* The VJ Chapman Fellowship cannot be held simultaneously with any other fellowship award
* The host institution will administer the fellowship* The fellowship will have a specific start date and end date
* The institution’s research programme may be rapidly evolving and the details of the research project may change after the application is made. The Fellow may be involved in several research projects that develop during the course of the fellowship. If the contractual details of the fellowship change, a variation request will need to be submitted to the Foundation* Annual progress reports are required on the anniversary of the start date. A final report will be required within 3 months of the fellowship end date.
* Any presentations or publications resulting from the fellowship will acknowledge the Foundation’s supportIf you have any queries please contact the Foundation for advice at the email address below.
| EMAIL ADDRESS | [mailto:research@neurological.org.nz,research@neurological.org.nz] |
| POSTAL ADDRESS | Neurological Foundation PO Box 110022 Auckland Hospital |
| TELEPHONE | (09) 309 7749 |