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In recognition of commendable research/ projects conducted by its alumni, PeMSAA-UK has established the PEMSAA-UK Academic Award for postgraduates. This award is intended to support the winner for further achievement in their research career.
Eligibility: The applicant should,
- Have qualified from the Faculty of Medicine, University of Peradeniya within the last 15 years.
- Be a registered member of the local PeMSAA.
- Be a fully qualified doctor working as a non-Consultant grade Doctor in the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Higher Education or as a Family Practitioner.
The submission:
- The work should have been carried out in Sri Lanka. If this was a collaborative project the applicant should be the lead investigator.
- Fields: Basic medical science, clinical (including audit and quality improvement), nonclinical (e.g. health management, health policy), population health or other fields related to health (e.g. health economics, social science, environment, sustainable development).
- The work should have been published within the previous FIVE years or accepted for publication in a peer reviewed national or international journal by the time of the submission to PeMSAA-UK.
The Postgraduate award application should include the following:
- The published paper/ the paper accepted for publication
- How the results of the project could influence health policy or practice
- A reflective summary on the project, potential for future research and any planned follow-up
- Identification of a research-related regional conference and a research/healthcare facility that the applicant would seek to attend/visit to further his/her own research interest
The shortlisted applicant would be requested to present the abstract to the panel at a virtual platform.
The Award
- PeMSAA-UK embossed personalized Plaque and Certificate
- A grant for the total value of £600.00, but this is awarded in two installments.
- The first £300.00 at the time of announcement of the winner
- The final £300.00 would be awarded after the submission of a short reflective report following the attendance at the research related conference/ visit to the relevant research facility/ research related activities.
- The second installment should be claimed within 2 years of the award date.
Application deadline: 31st of July, 2022
Submission form available at: http://www.pemsaa.uk/PG_Form.html
Further details available at: http://www.pemsaa.uk/Award_details.pdf
Please forward your applications to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
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