Application Protocol
No formal application form is required, however, the information shown below must be provided in full before a request can be considered.
Eligibility:
Applicants must have graduated from an accredited medical school, completed their residency and be licensed to practice surgery in their home country (documentation of licensure must be provided). You do not have to be a Fellow of ICS to be eligible. While economic need is a factor that is considered by the Research and Scholarship Committee, it is by no means the only criterion on which the decision will be made.
Definition of the Study Program:
Applicants are responsible for making their own arrangements for the program of study. You must clearly indicate where you wish to study, with who you will be studying, and that you have been accepted by the institution and surgeon for the course of study as defined.
Length of Study Program:
The Committee will consider the amount of time allocated to the program, as an indication of the validity of the proposed course of study. Such time frames should be commensurate with expected goals of the study program.
Goals:
All applicants must indicate what it is they expect to achieve upon completion of the study program (e.g. learn a particular procedure, etc.)
Endorsements:
If you are practicing in a country that has a chartered ICS National Section, the ICS/HQ office will seek the endorsement of that Section before proceeding with the review of your application.
Curriculum Vitae:
All grant requests must be accompanied by a current CV, which includes such information as: education, post graduate training, current hospital affiliations, surgical specialty, other research activity, publications and presentations, etc.
Payments of Grants Awards:
Grant payments are made by check which is made payable to the applicant. The check is forwarded to the study program Director.
Responsibilities of Grant Recipients:
It is expected that grant recipients will conduct themselves with the highest degree of professionalism during their program of study. Additionally, it is expected that grant recipients will provide the HQ office with a written summary of their course of study upon its completion. It is highly encouraged that grant recipients consider becoming a Fellow of the College.
Disclaimer:
ICS is not responsible for any actions of any grant recipient.Submit all grant requests to:
Chairperson, Research and Scholarship Committee
C/O International Executive Director
International College of Surgeons
1516 North Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60610 USA
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