These fellowships are intended to provide personal support for outstanding post-doctoral fellows as they establish themselves as independent researchers
* Those who have submitted or been awarded a PhD within 5-10 years prior to the application closing date*(see Time Outside of Research)
for each year and the total fellowship does not exceed 200 FTE* Single airfare to return to New Zealand for this fellowship, if applicant is currently based overseas
* 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* Fellows whose salary for the proposed project is already funded
* Equipment* Working expenses
* Student stipendsIf the closing date falls on a weekend or holiday, it will be extended to the next working day
* 1 May* Download an application form at www.neurological.org.nz/research/funding-opportunities/
* Complete the application form, including signatures from your 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
* Supporting documentation:* Selected applicants will be invited to attend an interview with the Foundation’s Personal Awards Committee, where you will describe your project and future plans
* Applicants will be advised of the outcome early in July* 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 Senior Research 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 |