Surgical Conference Travel Scholarship
This year we have established a scholarship award intended to support a trainee in any surgical specialty with travel funds so that they can present original research in the field of surgery. We are opening the application to any surgical trainee in COSECSA nations. The closing date for the application is November 1, 2023. The award provides up to $1000 in funding that can be used to offset the trainees travel expenses and will be reimbursed after the research has been presented.
To qualify for the scholarship trainees should:
Be a trainee of good standing in an established surgical program in any of the COSECSA nations
Have had their research accepted* for presenting at an international scientific conference
Be able to submit:
Receipts for travel expenses prior to receiving funds
Letter of reference from program director
Copy of undergrad degree
Research abstract
Current C.V.
*If abstract has been submitted but not yet accepted you may still apply. If your application is accepted for the award but your research is not accepted, the next qualified applicant will receive the award. You may still apply the following year.
If you are interested in applying please send an email introducing yourself as well as a current C.V to Lynsay@upasuaji.com. After reviewing C.V., if applicant meets basic criteria, an application will be sent with further information.