Gavin and Ann Kellaway Travelling Fellowship 2026

The Auckland Medical Research Foundation (AMRF) is now accepting applications for the Gavin and Ann Kellaway Travelling Fellowship 2026. This prestigious fellowship supports senior medical professionals and established researchers in New Zealand, enabling them to undertake impactful research in health, science, and medicine.

🏢 About the Fellowship

The Auckland Medical Research Foundation (AMRF) Fellowship is designed to:

• Support senior medical professionals and established researchers in New Zealand.
• Provide resources to conduct high-quality, impactful research.
• Emphasize advancements in health, science, and medicine.
• Focus on projects that produce meaningful outcomes for healthcare in New Zealand.

🎁 Benefits

• Funding: Up to NZ$20,000 per month.
• Duration: Up to six months, with flexibility based on research needs.
• Support: Covers research activities, allowing fellows to focus entirely on their projects.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for this fellowship, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Be a New Zealand resident, permanent resident, or citizen.
• Be a senior medically qualified professional (MBChB completed and establishing a specialty) or an established medical researcher with postgraduate qualifications and a record of independent research.
• The start date of the fellowship must be after the award date.
• Demonstrate significant potential and alignment with AMRF’s objectives.

📝 Application Process

1. Prepare Your Research Proposal:
   • Outline objectives, methodology, expected outcomes, and relevance to AMRF’s focus areas.
2. Submit Application:
   • Follow AMRF’s guidelines and provide all required documentation and evidence of eligibility.
3. Assessment:
   • Applications are reviewed based on scientific merit, impact potential, and feasibility.
4. Awarding Fellowships:
   • Typically, one to two fellowships are awarded annually, though more may be considered based on available funds and the quality of applications.

📅 Application Deadline

• 28 January, 2026

🌐 Application Portal

• View details of the fellowship on the Auckland Medical Research Foundation website.
• Apply directly via the funding portal.

This fellowship is an excellent opportunity for senior medical professionals and researchers to advance their careers and contribute to meaningful healthcare advancements in New Zealand. Don’t miss the chance to apply!

• Funding of up to NZ$20,000 per month
• Fellowship duration is up to six months, with flexibility depending on the research needs
• Support covers research activities, allowing fellows to focus entirely on their projects