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from the dept. Repatriation Fellowships are intended to support the repatriation ofoutstanding young researchers who have recently completed post doctoralstudies outside New Zealand and who propose to return to New Zealand andconduct research in scientific fields of relevance to the NeurologicalFoundation. The award will assist them to return to New Zealand andwill provide personal support for one year of research in a New Zealandinstitution. QualificationsApplicants for a Repatriation Fellowship should be NZ citizens, or holdpermanent residency, and have completed at least one year of postdoctoral studies outside New Zealand. It is envisaged that mostapplicants will hold PhD qualifications, but medical graduates are notexcluded from applying. Prior to submitting an application candidatesmust secure the support of a sponsor within a New Zealand university,hospital or research institution.Application ProcessApplications must be made on the form provided and include a cleardescription of how the applicant intends to use the year to furthertheir research career and outline their plans to secure ongoing funding.A letter of support from the institutional sponsor is required.Conditions of TenureRepatriation Fellowship awards will be administered through the hostinstitution. The general conditions of appointment are those of thatinstitution.SupportThe Repatriation Fellowship will fund one year of salary at thepost-doctoral level commensurate with the recipient's experience andqualifications, and be based on the salary scales of the hostinstitution. If other salary funding is available then the Fellowshipcan be taken over a period of up to two years. General working expensesof $10,000 will also be provided. A budget justifying the workingexpenses is required and this can be prepared after the recipientreturns to New Zealand. Applicants should ensure that the hostinstitution can support the research by the provision of office and/orlaboratory space, major equipment, computers, animal facilities etc. TheFoundation will also provide funds for a one-way economy air ticket toNew Zealand.ReportingFellows are required to submit a report within three months ofcompleting the Fellowship.PublicationsResults published during the tenure of a Repatriation Fellowship shouldacknowledge the assistance of the Neurological Foundation by statingthat "the research was conducted during tenure of a RepatriationFellowship of the Neurological Foundation of New Zealand".ApplicationApplication for the Repatriation Fellowship closes on April 1st eachyear and should be made on the Foundation's application form NF09. Thesigned original plus 14 copies are required. In addition, please submitan electronic copy of the form to: douglas.ormrod@neurological.org.nz. Applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application early inJuly. Electronic application forms (in MS Word) can be obtained from theSecretary of the Foundation or the Foundation's web sitehttp://www.neurological.org.nz/ Further enquiries to: Dr Douglas Ormrod, ScientificSecretaryNeurological Foundation of NZPO Box 110022, Auckland Hospital, Auckland 1148Phone: (09) 309-7749 Fax: (09) 377-0614E-mail: douglas.ormrod@neurological.org.nz < Research Associate Position Available at San Diego Zoo | Field Assistant for Brown lemur study in Andringitra National Park, Madagascar. >
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The Neurological Foundation of New Zealand Repatriation Fellowship
