IRA INTERNATIONAL TRAVELlING FELLOWSHIP-2011

Last Date: February 15, 2011

IRA invites applications from young Indian medical graduates for Travelling Fellowship to attend APLAR symposium at Taipei, Taiwan in (www.aplar.org/aplarsymposium2011) in April 2011.

The fellowship includes a consolidated amount of Rs 40000/- and a certificate from IRA.

Number of Fellowships: One

Who can apply?

The applicants should be below 40 years of age

They should have paper (Oral / poster) accepted  for presentation in APLAR symposium as first author

Only medical graduates working in India are eligible

Preference will be given to IRA Members

The following documents need to be enclosed with the application

1. Age proof ( Photocopy of Birth certificate or   passport)
2. Acceptance letter of the paper  from the Scientific Committee of APLAR
3. Abstract submitted
4. Curriculum Vitae of the applicant with 2  recent passport size photographs
5. A reference of good standing from the head of the institution or an active IRA member
6. Details of any other financial assistance obtained  for attending the same conference

4 copies of the applications  should be send to the Secretary IRA  on or before February 15, 2011

The application will be scrutinized by the credential committee of IRA and an award letter issued  to the selected candidate.  Fellowship money and certificate shall be given to the successful candidate on submission of:

1. Conference Attendance certificate
2. One page report of the conference to be published in Indian Journal of Rheumatology  within 2 months from the last date of the conference.

Those who have availed the Fellowship earlier cannot re-apply.

The decision of Credentials Committee of IRA shall be final and no correspondence entertained in this regard.