NF Repatriation Fellowship advice to applicants December 2017
Repatriation Fellowship – advice to applicants
Objectives
Repatriation Fellowships are intended to support the repatriation of outstanding emerging researchers who have completed postdoctoral studies outside New Zealand and who propose to return to New Zealand and conduct research in scientific fields of relevance to the Neurological Foundation. The award will assist them to return to New Zealand, and will provide personal support for one year of research in a New Zealand institution.
Mental health Research. The Neurological Foundation will accept applications designed to further the knowledge and treatment of primary neuropsychiatric or neuropsychological disorders, provided the research takes a mechanistic approach to discovering or treating a component of the disorder that might be due to an underlying neurological problem. Applications which deal only with the clinical management of mental health disorders will not be considered.
Qualifications
Applicants for a Repatriation Fellowship should be NZ citizens, or hold permanent residency, and have completed at least two years of postdoctoral studies outside New Zealand. It is envisaged that most applicants will hold PhD qualifications, but medical graduates are not excluded from applying. Prior to submitting an application candidates must secure the support of a sponsor within a New Zealand university, hospital or research institution.
Application Process
Applications must be made on the form provided and include a clear description of how the applicant intends to use the year to further their research career and outline their plans to secure ongoing funding. A letter of support from the institutional sponsor is required.
Conditions of Tenure
Repatriation Fellowship awards will be administered through the host institution. The general conditions of appointment are those of that institution.
Support
The Repatriation Fellowship will fund one year of salary at the post-doctoral level commensurate with the recipient’s experience and qualifications, and be based on the salary scales of the host institution. If other salary funding is available, then the Fellowship can be taken over a period of up to two years. General working expenses of $10,000 will also be provided. A budget justifying the working expenses is required and this can be prepared after the recipient returns to New Zealand. Applicants should ensure that the host institution can support the research by the provision of office and/or laboratory space, major equipment, computers, animal facilities etc. The Foundation will also provide funds for a one-way economy air ticket to New Zealand.
Reporting
Fellows are required to submit a report within three months of completing the Fellowship.
Publications
Results and media published after the tenure of a Repatriation Fellowship should acknowledge the assistance of the Neurological Foundation by stating that “the research was conducted during tenure of a Repatriation Fellowship of the Neurological Foundation of New Zealand”.
Application
Application for the Repatriation Fellowship closes on May 1stand October 1steach year. An interview will be arranged between the applicant and representatives of the Foundation and its Scientific Advisory Committee.The application form can be obtained from the Foundation’s web site
The signed original plus 15 double sided copies are required. In addition, please submit an electronic copy of the form (in MS Word NOT a PDF) to: . Applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application early in July or December.
Further enquiries to:Dr Douglas Ormrod
Research Manager
Neurological Foundation of New Zealand
PO Box 110022, Auckland Hospital, Auckland 1148
(66 Grafton Road, Auckland 1011 – for courier)
Ph: [64 9] 309 7749
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