Travel Grants

The application process for the 2024 Pacific Island & South East Asian Travel Grants Program is now closed.

GSA established the Travel Grants program in 2012, to assist Pacific Island and South East Asian surgeons/surgical trainees in travelling to Australia to attend the GSA ASM, offering education, training opportunities and vital surgical contacts. We are pleased to have awarded over 50 grants to date and value highly the ongoing commitment to and connections with our Pacific Island and South East Asian surgical colleagues.

2024 Application Process

Eligible surgeons and surgical trainees from the Pacific Islands and South East Asia are invited to apply for the 2024 Pacific Island & South East Asian Travel Grants program before the closing date of Friday 14 June 2024.

Eligibility 

Applicants must be:

• A permanent resident or citizen of an eligible Pacific Island; or
• A permanent resident or citizen of an eligible South East Asian nation
• A surgeon practicing General Surgery
• A doctor undergoing training in General Surgery

Please read the Pacific Island & South East Asian Travel Grant Policy for a list of eligible nations.

About the Grants

Up to three (3) travel grants will be awarded this year, comprising the following:

• Each grant is valued at a maximum of AUD $5,000
• Grants are to be used towards attendance at the 2024 GSA ASM which may include: meeting registration, economy return travel, accommodation, visa support

How to Apply

Complete the application form and submit prior to the closing date of Friday 14 June 2024.

Once your application is received, you will be sent a request for the following:

• Letter including reasons for your application and the anticipated benefit of receiving a travel grant
• A brief Curriculum Vitae
• Two (2) written supporting professional references

Terms & Conditions

1. Please ensure you read the Pacific Island & South East Asian Travel Grant Policy in full before submitting your application. 
2. Successful recipient(s) will be required to complete an evaluation form and to provide a written report at the conclusion of the 2024 GSA ASM regarding their experience at the meeting.