FPH-SSR-APLAR Fellowship Grant
FPH-SSR-APLAR Fellowship grant is available each year
This Fellowship Grant enables young rheumatologists from the Asia Pacific region, with preference given to those from developing countries, to be exposed to the practice of rheumatology in Singapore. The aim of the Fellowship is to encourage the sharing of best practices, the development of new skills, and future international collaboration. In addition to training, this Fellowship provides incentive for the candidates to conduct a research project and to publish their work.
FPH-SSR-APLAR Fellowship Grant
FPH-SSR-APLAR Fellowship grant is available each year
This grant supports the training of young rheumatologists from the Asia Pacific region, particularly those from developing countries, through providing exposure to the practice of rheumatology in Singapore.
Up to
USD$20,000
grant support for 1 fellow each year
1 Grant
available each year
6 months
of minimum training period in singapore
Up to USD$14,992
grant support for 1 fellow each year
1 Grant
available each year
6 months
of minimum training period in singapore
Up to USD$20,000
grant support for 1 fellow each year
1 Grant
available each year
6 months
of minimum training period in singapore
eligibility
Criteria of Eligibility
- Home country is a member of APLAR
- Under the age of 45 years
- Proficient in written and spoken English
- Completed at least one year of rheumatology training in his or her own country
conditions
Expected Outcomes of The Fellowship Grant
1
Have a long term commitment to continue clinical work or research in rheumatology in their home country.
2
Within 6 months of Fellowship completion, to submit a full report to the Executive Committees of SSR and APLAR, together with a report from their supervisor
3
Where applicable, within 2 years of completing the Fellowship, to submit completed projects for presentation at a subsequent APLAR Congress of Rheumatology and/or for publication in PubMed listed journals including the International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases.
An acknowledgment of the FPH-SSR-APLAR grant must be included in the manuscript.
4
Failure to submit the report on completion of training, will result in suspension of applications for the FPH-SSR-APLAR Fellowship from the same country for 1 year.
*An acknowledgment of the FPH-SSR-APLAR grant must be included in the manuscript.
Failure to submit the report on completion of training, will result in suspension of applications for the FPH-SSR-APLAR Fellowship from the same country for 1 year.
Grant Support
The grant will be disbursed in two (2) tranches of USD$10,000 with half the sum being disbursed at the start of the fellowship, and the rest upon successful completion, including the submission of the final report.
grant support
Up to USD$20,000
Grant support for 1 fellow each year
The amount is flexible and will be proportionate to the duration of the period of fellowship training
ADDITIONAL SUPPORT For Presentations At Rheumatology Conferences And Journal Publications
Up to USD$3,000
Support to present research findings at a rheumatology conference.
Up to USD$750
For publication costs for an original article in a Medline-listed journal arising from the fellowship training
SSR reserves the right to discontinue this Fellowship at any time, by giving one month’s advance notice in writing or by email to the APLAR Executive Committee.
documents
Documents To Be Submitted
The following documents need to be enclosed with the application.
- Photocopy of birth certificate
- Recommendation of the applicant’s present Head of Department
- Recommendation of the Chairman or President of the applicant’s national rheumatology society
- A full curriculum vitae including a recent (within 6 months) 2 x 2-inch photograph
- A general outline of the clinical and/or research work the applicant wishes to undertake
- Recent (within the past 1 year) evidence of English language competency such as the IELTS (International English Language Testing System), or OET (Occupational English Test), or PLAB test (Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board) of the General Medical Council of the United Kingdom
- A reference of good standing from the Dean of the candidate’s medical school / University if available
- If the candidate has a research project and/or a specific area of training and/or Singapore supervisor in mind, this should be stated in the application. Otherwise it will be assumed that the candidate will participate in the pre-existing activities of the host institution.
- 1. Photocopy of birth certificate
- 2. Recommendation of the applicant’s present Head of Department
- 3. Recommendation of the Chairman or President of the applicant’s national rheumatology society
- 4. A full curriculum vitae including a recent (within 6 months) 2 x 2-inch photograph
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5. A general outline of the clinical and/or research work the applicant
wishes to undertake - 6. Recent (within the past 1 year) evidence of English language competency such as the IELTS (International English Language Testing System), or OET (Occupational English Test), or PLAB test (Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board) of the General Medical Council of the United Kingdom
- 7. A reference of good standing from the Dean of the candidate’s medical school / University if available
- 8. If the candidate has a research project and/or a specific area of training and/or Singapore supervisor in mind, this should be stated in the application. Otherwise it will be assumed that the candidate will participate in the pre-existing activities of the host institution.
Application Process
Interested applicants can apply through two (2) ways:
Option 1 To the APLAR Secretariat
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Apply to the APLAR Secretariat
Applicant writes in to the APLAR Secretariat stating their application is for the FPH-SSR-APLAR Fellowship
Forwarded to the SSR Executive Committee
The shortlisted candidates will be forwarded to the SSR Executive Committee.
SSR will approach the host institution(s)
Success in matching host institution
Begin process of application of overseas attachment
Option 1 To the APLAR Secretariat
Apply to the APLAR Secretariat
Applicant writes in to the APLAR Secretariat stating their application is for the FPH-SSR-APLAR Fellowship
Forwarded to the SSR Executive Committee
The shortlisted candidates will be forwarded to the SSR Executive Committee.
SSR will approach the host institution(s)
Success in matching host institution
Begin process of application of overseas attachment
Option 2 Directly to the host institution
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Apply to the host institution
Submit full CV, recent photograph and training, or recent interests.
Host institution will inform SSR & APLAR
If found suitable, the host institution then informs SSR and APLAR in writing to expedite their assessment of the eligibility of the candidate
Have a research project/training?
If the candidate has a research project and/or a specific area of training and/or Singapore supervisor in mind, this should be stated in the application. Otherwise it will be assumed that the candidate will participate in the preexisting activities of the host institution.
Assest suitable for fellowship by SSR
Submit full CV, recent photograph and training, or recent interests.
The host institution will complete the application process
Including obtaining approvals from the hospital and the Ministry of Health for the successful candidate.
Start the Fellowship within twelve (12) months
The successful fellow is expected to start the Fellowship within twelve (12) months of acceptance into the program, barring any unforeseen regulatory delays.
NOTE
Note: There is no guarantee that the fellow will be allowed clinical patient contact, as this is subject to approval by the Singapore Medical Council. Applicants are advised to visit the Singapore Medical Council’s website for more information click here. Applicants can be observers even if they cannot practice medicine in Singapore.
Option 2 Directly to the host institution
Apply to the host institution
Submit full CV, recent photograph and training, or recent interests.
Host institution will inform SSR & APLAR
If found suitable, the host institution then informs SSR and APLAR in writing to expedite their assessment of the eligibility of the candidate
Have a research project/training?
If the candidate has a research project and/or a specific area of training and/or Singapore supervisor in mind, this should be stated in the application. Otherwise it will be assumed that the candidate will participate in the preexisting activities of the host institution.
Assest suitable for fellowship by SSR
Submit full CV, recent photograph and training, or recent interests.
The host institution will complete the application process
Including obtaining approvals from the hospital and the Ministry of Health for the successful candidate.
Start the Fellowship within twelve (12) months
The successful fellow is expected to start the Fellowship within twelve (12) months of acceptance into the program, barring any unforeseen regulatory delays.
NOTE
Note: There is no guarantee that the fellow will be allowed clinical patient contact, as this is subject to approval by the Singapore Medical Council. Applicants are advised to visit the Singapore Medical Council’s website for more information click here. Applicants can be observers even if they cannot practice medicine in Singapore.
