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Research ProjectOverviewAll trainees entering the MRANZCOG / FRANZCOG training program from 1 December 2003 are required to present a Research Project that meets defined satisfactory completion criteria before gaining eligibility for elevation to Fellowship. Trainees may, however, apply for exemption from the Research Component on such grounds as specified by the Education & Assessment Committee. Further details regarding the Research Project, including the format for presentation and satisfactory completion criteria, can be found in the Training Program Handbook. Research ProposalsProspective Approval of Research ProjectA research proposal in the health sciences must be submitted by trainees and be prospectively approved by the Assessment Subcommittee no later than the end of Year 3 of the MRANZCOG / FRANZCOG training program for those trainees who entered the training program between 1 December 2003 and 30 November 2006, or the end of Year 2 of the MRANZCOG / FRANZCOG training program for those trainees entering the training program from 1 December 2006. Given that approval of any given proposal cannot be assumed to be automatic, trainees are advised to submit their proposals well before the end of the relevant training year. To submit a Research Project proposal, download the Research Project Proposal form complete it and email it as an attachment to Frances Gilleard. You should also save a copy for your reference. A member of the Assessment Subcommittee will assess your proposal and provide you with the appropriate feedback. The estimated turn around time for this process is five weeks. Criteria for Prospective Approval of the RANZCOG Research ProjectThe following criteria are used by the Assessment Subcommittee in determining the suitability of research proposals: Aims
Literature Review
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Research StudiesCompleted Research StudiesTrainees are required to present a research study that meets satisfactory completion criteria, before gaining eligibility to Fellowship, for those who entered the training program between 1 December 2003 and 20 November 2006. Trainees entering the training program from 1 December 2006, are required to present a research study that meets satisfactory completion criteria no later than the end of Year 5 of training. Further details regarding the research study, including the format for presentation and satisfactory completion criteria, can be found in the Training Program Handbook. ( Trainees are advised that the recommended length of the report is 2,500 words, but that reports that range between 2,000 – 3,000 words (not including tables, figures or references) will be accepted. All reports should be submitted in a format suitable for publishing. Trainees should refer to ANZJOG's Instructions for Authors for guidance. To submit a completed research study, complete the Research Study submission form and email it as an attachment to Frances Gilleard, along with an electronic copy of your report. A member of the Assessment Subcommittee will assess your research project and you will be notified of your result by email. Exemption from the Research ProjectTrainee ExemptionTrainees may be exempted from undertaking the Research Project if they possess a formal higher research degree qualification in the health sciences or have successfully completed an honours year in biomedical sciences (Regulation 7.4.6.1), or on the grounds of prior publication of research (Regulation 7.4.6.2). If you are seeking exemption from the Research Project, please download the Application for Exemption form. This should be sent, along with the specified document(s), by email to Frances Gilleard. A member of the Assessment Subcommittee will assess your application and you will be notified of your result by email. Research GrantsIntroductionResearch grants are available to trainees undertaking the Research Project within the RANZCOG curriculum. These are awarded by the Research Foundation on a competitive basis, with grant applications being assessed by the Assessment Subcommittee. It is expected that, each year, up to 20 grants will be made, to the value of $500 each (or perhaps more, at the discretion of the Assessment Subcommittee, for individual projects that are considered exceptionally meritorious). Possible UsesResearch grants are designed to provide some support to trainees as they undertake the Research Project. The uses to which an applicant may put a grant would include, but not necessarily be limited to, activities such as the following: • Statistical support, data analysis ApplicationsTrainees who wish to apply for a Research Grant must do so as part of their application for Prospective Approval using the Research Project Proposal form. Applications may be submitted at any time of the year; however, a trainee’s application for a grant will only be assessed if the trainee’s research proposal is approved. Assessors will not evaluate applications from trainees from their own institutions. Applications are assessed at the end of each financial year. Some time after June 30 of each year, the recipients of grants will be announced. Recipients are notified by email. Assessment CriteriaThe Assessment Subcommittee assessment criteria for grant applications include:
Publication of List of RecipientsThe Research Foundation publishes the names of all awardees of various monies in its annual list, "Recipients of Scholarships/Fellowships/Grants", which is released in September. The names of those awarded a Trainee Research Grant will be included on this list, so that it forms a comprehensive record of projects and recipients supported by the Foundation. This list is published in O&G, posted on our website and circulated to Councillors. Projects Currently Being UndertakenCurrent Trainee Research ProjectsTo give trainees an idea of the projects currently underway, a list is available. More
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