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                  Research Training Fellowships

                  The current grant round has now closed.  Five applicants from a total of fourteen were interviewed.  Two grants were awarded. The next round will be advertised in December 2008.

                  Applications for the current grant round were invited for a Research Training Fellowship, to be undertaken in the UK, to further the training of a medical graduate embarking upon a career in obstetrics and gynaecology.

                  Wellbeing of Women in association with the RCOG invited applications for training in basic science, clinical or translational research including explanatory and feasibility studies in one of the following three areas:

                  1. Gynaecological Cancers
                  2. Pregnancy and Birth; including pre-term birth, miscarriage and fertility
                  3. Quality of Life issues; including menopause, incontinence and prolapse, sexual health, menstrual disorders and endometriosis

                  Fellowships are awarded for up to three years and cover the cost of a full time salary per annum for Specialist Registrar (or equivalent) and will be consistent with current NHS or academic scales. Registration fees for a higher degree and reasonable research expenses may be allowed and should be specified in the application form.

                  Research Training Fellows will normally be expected to enrol for a higher degree. A Fellowship will only be awarded to an applicant who has been accepted for a place in a department with established expertise in the specified field. Candidates must also provide evidence of previous interest and a training component in research methodology. Both the training and research project must be capable of being brought to a conclusion within the duration of the Fellowship.

                  Level of Award

                  Applications may be made for the financial support of work which is already in progress, or for a new project, provided a substantial element of training is provided during the course of the work.

                  The award of a Fellowship is subject to the acceptance of the Wellbeing of Women’s Terms and Conditions for Research Training Fellowships which are listed at the end of this document.

                  Restrictions

                  The following restrictions apply to Research Training Fellowships:

                  * Fellowships are not intended as a project grant and may not be used to fund sub-specialty training.
                  * Funds will not be released without evidence of ethical committee support.
                  * WoW does not pay indirect costs.
                  *Charges for administration by University or NHS Authorities will not be met.

                  Assessment

                  Shortlisted applicants for the 2009 grant round will be advised at the end of June 2009 and will be asked to attend for interview by Wellbeing of Women at the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists in London. Interview expenses within the UK will be reimbursed.

                  To read the Wellbeing of Women Research Training Fellowship Guidelines, please click here.


                  There are many ways you can donate to Wellbeing of Women. Your donation will help us continue to fund research into all aspects of reproductive health.

                  Need to contact Wellbeing of Women? wellbeingofwomen@rcog.org.uk
                  Tel: 020 7772 6400
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