Both MeDUSA and the School of Medicine appreciate the benefit of conference attendance for professional and personal development, networking and growth in the areas of academia and leadership. The Travel and Conference Support Scheme (TCSS), initiated in 2013, helps provide financial support for students to attend conferences that will enhance their experience at medical school and into their career. The policy for travel and conference support has been derived in consultation with the School of Medicine to provide subsidies in a fair and equitable manner.
Application Dates
Round 1: Conferences occurring 1st November (preceding year) - 30th April
Round 1 applications open at 9am 1st February and close at 11:59pm 14th February
Round 2: Conferences occurring 1st February - 31st July
Round 2 applications open at 9am 1st May and close at 11:59pm 14th May
Round 3: Conferences occurring 1st May - 31st October
Round 3 applications open at 9am 1st August and close 11:59pm 14th August
Round 4: Conferences occurring 1st August - 31st January (subsequent year)
Round 4 applications open at 9am 1st November and close 11:59pm 14th November
To apply for TCSS funding, you must be a member of MeDUSA
The MeDUSA TCSS will provide funding for 50% of your registration, travel and accommodation costs (maximum subsidy of $50 per night), up to a maximum of $500.
Conferences must be of relevance to the study and/or practice of medicine
Successful applicants must provide receipts for all relevant expenses, and write a 300 word report on the conference they attend +/- pictures
Students may apply for more than one TCSS grant throughout the year, but will only be approved for one TCSS grant per calendar year
Grants will not be provided for attendance at AMSA National Convention, unless a student has been accepted to present original research as part of the Academic Program