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Travel Grants

Closed for applications

Each year The Cancer Council South Australia (TCCSA) offers limited support to offset the costs of travel and accommodation for South Australian Cancer Researchers who have been invited to present their recent work at a national or international scientific meeting, or who plan to attend such meetings, or who wish to undertake short term study.

Generally, TCCSA receives applications for funds far exceeding the $30,000 currently set aside for this purpose. Thus these grants-in-aid are very competitive.

Successful applicants will be chosen according to the following criteria:

1. Priority will be given to applicants who wish to attend a scientific conference and: -

have been invited to present their work at the conference, or
have submitted an abstract which has been accepted (or is highly likely to be accepted) for presentation, or
have been invited to participate in a workshop or to chair a session etc., or
can demonstrate the value of their attendance to themselves and the SA Community

2. The proposed activity is highly relevant to cancer control.

3. The benefits to the applicant's career are clear and significant.

4. The activity is congruent with the objectives of TCCSA

5. An individual researcher may make only one application in any 12-month period.

6. Applicants should be aware that The Cancer Council South Australia has identified the following priority areas for research: Cancer Prevention, Early Detection, Supportive care, including palliative care, Epidemiology and Community education.
Applications in these areas are particularly encouraged.

To apply you will need to provide the following information: -

a brief Curriculum Vitae with publications listed
a letter providing the following information:
- statement indicating the relevance and importance of the travel to current work in cancer control, dates of travel and itinerary, details of any other awards or travel grants held or applied for and costs of fares and accommodation
abstract that has been submitted

Notes: The travel must be undertaken for the stated purpose and completed by 31 January of the following year. Applications should be based on the least expensive economy class travel and relevant university or state government daily allowance rates.

Closing Date
Friday 25th January 2008

Send applications (in duplicate) to: -
Chief Executive
A/Professor Brenda Wilson
The Cancer Council South Australia
202 Greenhill Road Eastwood SA 5063

The Selection Panel will comprise: -

- The Chief Executive (or delegate)
- The Chairman of the Research Committee
- Group Executive, Research and Information Science

For further information please contact Executive Assistant Research and Development Ph: 08 8291 4297 or Email: npolglase@cancersa.org.au

Applicants should be aware of The Cancer Council's policy with regard to relationships with the Tobacco Industry.

Report: Successful applicants are asked to provide a summary of the conference to TCCSA on their return.

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