Cardiac Researcher Fellowship Grant

This application form can be [files/CMRF-CRF-20220209.pdf,downloaded as a PDF file] for reference.

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This application form can be [files/CMRF-CRF-20220209.pdf,downloaded as a PDF file] for reference.

CMRF Vision

Investing in world class research to achieve the best health and well-being outcomes for our people.

Fellowship Sponsor - Cardiology Research Trust

The Cardiology Research Trust was set up in 1993 by a group of cardiologists and others to support the practice of cardiology in Canterbury. One of the major objectives of the trust is to support clinical research into all aspects of heart disease and the training of cardiologists. To this end the trustees, in partnership with the Canterbury Research Foundation, are offering a cardiology fellowship to support clinical research in this specialty.

Purpose of the Fellowship

The Cardiology Research Trust wishes to financially support a cardiology clinician to undertake research to support the development of their career.

Value of the Fellowship

The Fellowship is valued at $110,00 per year for full time (and pro-rata for part time) and provides a maximum of $90,000 for salary support, and an annual contribution of up to $20,000 towards working expenses for the project. There are no overhead costs associated with this Fellowship.

Tenure of Fellowship

Maximum tenure is 2 years, where the 2nd year is renewed on the basis of a satisfactory progress report.

Eligibility and Criteria

The Cardiology Research Trust Fellowship will be awarded to an individual who is committing to undertake full time or part time (0.5 FTE+) research in Canterbury and who comes from one of the two following groups:

• Has passed the FRACP Part 1 exam, or a similar clinical qualification, and is currently doing either basic or advanced training in cardiology

• Is conducting clinically focused research into cardiovascular science for a masters or doctorate thesis

The individual will also need to meet the following criteria:

• Hold a New Zealand citizenship, permanent residency, or residency

• Does not currently have a continuing/permanent research position or Fellowship

Teaching and Clinical Duties

Full time Fellows may undertake teaching or other duties relevant to their research or training programme with their supervisor’s approval, to a maximum of six hours per week. Commitments must be included in the application form.

==Leave

Fellows are entitled to annual, sick and conference leave, in accordance with the practice of their Host Institution. Funding for conference expenses must be applied for separately.

Publications and publicity

Publications and any other presentations or publicity that results from research undertaken during the tenure of the Fellowship should acknowledge the assistance of the Cardiology Research Trust and CMRF.

Conditions of tenure

• A letter of institutional support from an academic mentor as well as approval by the Head of Department or equivalent, must be included in the application.

• The project must be conducted in Canterbury under the control, management and supervision of a recognised research institute or organisation, which has the necessary facilities for the conduct and successful completion of the project.

• The Host Organisation must have the necessary in-house management in place to ensure that an appropriate environment, resources and guidance are provided to the applicant.

• The Fellow is required to submit 6 monthly progress reports and to have achieved a major milestone within the first 12 months.

• This Fellowship is a personal award, and once awarded, is non-transferable to another person.

• Payment of funds will be split in equal monthly installments for the duration of the tenure. The final three months of payments will be paid in a lump sum on receipt of the final report. Any unexpended funds for this Fellowship will revert to CMRF to manage on behalf of the Cardiology Research Trust.

• Any requests for variation to the budget or dates must be submitted in writing by completing the relevant CMRF forms and be approved by the Host Institution prior to sending to the Foundation Director of CMRF for consideration.

• CMRF reserves the right to require special reports at any time during the term of the Fellowship.

• All reports will be reviewed and CMRF reserves the right to suspend or terminate the Fellowship should progress be unsatisfactory.

If you can't find the information you need, please use the contact form at the bottom of this page to send an inquiry to the Canterbury Medical Research Foundation.