SCIENTIFIC MEETING ATTENDANCE GRANT (smag)
Purpose
The Scientific Meeting Attendance Grant (SMAG) provides financial assistance to eligible ANZSPED members to attend the ANZSPED Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) and contribute to the scientific program through presentation of research. The SMAG provides partial financial support toward the cost of attending the meeting.
Essential criteria
Applicants must meet all the following requirements:
1. Abstract Submission
- You must submit an abstract to the ANZSPED ASM.
2. ANZSPED Membership
- You must have been a financial ANZSPED member for at least 3 months before the application deadline.
3. Professional Eligibility
- Applicants must be actively working in clinical care or research relating to children and adolescents with endocrine or diabetes conditions.
Eligible applicants include:
- RACP Advanced Trainees in Endocrinology
- Registered Nurses
- Allied Health Professionals
- Scientists or Researchers
4. Departmental Endorsement
Your Head of Department, supervisor, or senior clinician will be asked for endorsement, confirming your eligibility and support for attending the meeting.
How to apply
1. Applications are made through the ASM abstract submission system.
2. Applicants must:
- Submit an abstract to the ASM.
- Indicate during abstract submission that they wish to apply for a SMAG.
- Declare any other sources of funding supporting attendance.
3. Late applications will not be accepted.
Grant Allocation
1. A fixed funding pool is allocated each year for SMAG awards.
2. The number and value of grants depend on:
- the total funds available
- the number of eligible applicants.
3. Grant amounts are determined based on:
- the location of the ASM
- travel distance
- estimated costs of attendance including:
- discounted economy airfare (if applicable)
- early-bird registration
- shared accommodation.
4. The SMAGs are intended to contribute to attendance costs and will not cover all expenses.
Conditions of the Grant
1. Grant recipients must:
- register for the full ANZSPED Annual Scientific Meeting
- attend the entire meeting
- present their abstract if selected for presentation.
2. The SMAGs are not available to individuals attending only the Fellows’ Meeting.
3. Failure to meet these conditions may result in withdrawal or repayment of the grant.
4. The grant will be paid approximately 2 weeks prior to the date of the ASM.
5. If for any reason you do not attend the ASM or present an abstract, then the grant must be repaid.
6. Failure to provide bank details by the deadline requested will result in the grant being forfeited.
Notification
1. Applicants will be notified at the time of abstract acceptance notification regarding:
- the outcome of their application
- the value of the grant awarded.
