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The gamadji nanggit Scholarship
The gamadji nanggit Scholarship (meaning – ‘emerging leader’) is designed to support the next generation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander early career psychiatrists and trainees to increase their medical leadership skills.
Made possible by a generous donation received from Dr Alagappa Arumugam AM FRANZCP and Dr Banu Arumugam, this scholarship is awarded to an early career RANZCP Fellow or trainee to undertake an endorsed external leadership, management or career development training opportunity.
What does the scholarship include?
The Scholarship includes the costs of an endorsed external leadership, management or career development training opportunity, as selected by the RANZCP Foundation.
This year, the scholarship will enable three early career RANZCP Fellows or trainees to participate in the AMA Victoria Emerging Leader Program. The program commences Saturday 14 October 2023 and comprises 11.5 hours of online learning over 4-6 weeks; and four sessions of one-on-one leadership coaching.
Who is eligible?
RANZCP members who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, and are either:
- a Trainee (Associate), or
- a Fellow who is in their first five years post-Fellowship.
Applicants who currently work or train on a part-time basis, are on parental leave, a break in training, or undertaking another form of leave including carers/family leave are eligible and encouraged to apply.
How do I apply?
Applicants are encouraged to read the scholarship terms of reference for more information, and to apply by submitting a:
- cover letter
- curriculum vitae
The cover letter should be no longer than one page, and set out the applicant’s:
- motivation for applying
- how participation in this course will benefit their career and medical leadership aspirations.
Please send all applications or queries to foundation@ranzcp.org.
Key dates
- Applications are now open until Midnight AEST on Monday 11, September 2023
