ISPD ASIAN CHAPTER
ISPD ASIAN CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIPS
Aims
The purpose of these awards is to promote PD awareness, knowledge
and expertise by visiting a centre of excellence for 2-3 months.
It is intended primarily for nephrologists and renal nurses
in Asia especially in the developing countries*. The Awards
Committee reviews the applications with respect to merit, appropriateness,
supervisor and unit for visit, geographical distribution wherever
possible and the rationale for financial request. The number
of awards will be subjected to the financial situation of the
ISPD Asian Chapter.
Application Process
There will be 2 rounds per year. The deadlines for applications
are 30th June and 31st December respectively. A completed application
form with along with a curriculum vitae, a recommendation letter
from the director of the nephrology unit or department, and
a letter of acceptance from the institution to be visited, should
be submitted to the Chair of the Committee. A letter of support
from the administrator of the applicant's institution is advisable.
Downloadable
application form
Amount for the Award
The award funds are to be used to support travel and living
expenses during the visit and/or to support the learning process
during the visit, covering an economic round-trip airfare and
living allowance to a maximum US$1,000 per month depending on
the living standard of the training center city. The total maximum
per individual cannot exceed US$3,000. Financial breakdowns
with supportive evidence is required for award amount approval.
Notification of the Committee’s decision will be made
by the Chair of the committee within three months of close application.
Cheques will be sent to the Director of the accepting center
after arrival or otherwise specially arranged.
Duration of Visit
The applicant shall spend at least 6 weeks at the training site.
There is no partial award to support visits of less than 6 weeks.
The applicant should commence the visit within 6 months after
notification of the award. Candidates may extend the training
period beyond 3 months at their own cost. Postponement of commencement
date without prior approval would lead to loss of the scholarship.
Eligibility
Applicants must have to be an ISPD member including MD, trainee, nurse or institutional member. There is no age restriction. Excluded from eligibility are employees of industry. The training center has to be a center in Asia or Australia / Oceania with more than 75 home PD patients and has been established for not less than 5 years. Priority will be given to clinical training. A list of available, but not exclusive, training centers is available for contact.
Deadline for Application: 3 June or 31 December each year
*Developing countries refer to those countries eligible for ISPD institutional membership.
For any queries please contact:
Dr. W.K. Lo
Department of Medicine
Tung Wah Hospital
12 Po Yan Street
Hong Kong
FAX: 852 – 2858 7340 |
