Cancer Council Australia Sally Birch Fellowship in Cancer Control
Applications now open - 2009-11
Aimed at addressing current gaps in cancer control activity, the Sally Birch Fellowship in Cancer Control (2009-11) is now open to applicants across the broad spectrum of cancer control, including research, policy and program development.
The fellowship encompasses any intervention that will reduce the impact of cancer on the community, from primary cancer prevention to screening, diagnosis, treatment, support and palliative care.
Applicants may be employed by a state or territory Cancer Council or other not-for-profit organisation, providing there is a clear link to and sponsorship by a state or territory Cancer Council. The fellowship covers a period of three years and may be undertaken part-time or full-time.
The package is valued at $100,000 per annum, including support for the fellow, salary and on-costs, with funds administered by the sponsoring state or territory Cancer Council.
The inaugural Sally Birch Fellowship was awarded in 2006 to Dr David Young, a social scientist with the VicHealth Centre for Tobacco Control.
Dr Young is undertaking a project to use the lessons learnt in the evolution of smoke-free places to guide an effective response to challenges posed by the emergency of new, so-called 'less harmful' forms on nicotine.
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How to apply
Selection criteria
Applicants should address the following criteria:
- How the proposal will assist Cancer Council Australia in its mission to control cancer.
- Extent to which the proposal meets a need relevant to cancer control not currently being met in Australia.
- Clearly defined objectives and outcomes.
- How the applicant, in conjunction with the sponsoring Cancer Council, is well placed through training, experience and opportunity to develop and implement the project.
- Methodology for evaluating and presenting activity and outcomes on an annual basis.
Application requirements
- Proposal outlining the work to be undertaken during the period of the fellowship (maximum two pages).
- Statement addressing the selection criteria (one page).
- Supporting statement from the sponsoring Cancer Council outlining the strengths of the applicant and financial and non-financial support to be provided.
- If the applicant is currently employed, an explanation of the difference between current duties and those to be undertaken for the fellowship.
- Budget indicating overall funding required and an annual breakdown of costs.
- Copy of the applicant’s CV.
- Name and contact details for two referees who have agreed to provide a report on the applicant and application.
Email applications in-confidence to: margaret.mcjannett@cancer.org.au
Inquiries: Margaret McJannett p 02 8063 4100 or margaret.mcjannett@cancer.org.au
Applications close Monday, 15 September 2008.