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    Starship Foundation Fellows, Starship Child Health 2027

    2027 Starship Foundation Medical & Surgical Fellowship

    These one year Starship–based Medical & Surgical Fellowships are for advanced trainees in any specialty in Starship Child Health (e.g. medicine, surgery, anaesthesia, or psychiatry), and are designed to assist clinicians in developing both research and innovation skills and clinical knowledge in an area of their choice.

    The Fellowships are available from 1st February 2027 for one year.

    The Fellowship positions consist of both supervised clinical activity (50%) and research activity (50%).

    In consultation with a nominated supervisor applicants must submit:

    1. A curriculum vitae, which includes an update on your advanced training project

    2. Statement of support from your proposed project supervisor and Service Clinical Director, including their plan for supervision and how the division of time between clinical and research will be managed

    3. An outline (maximum 2 pages) of the proposed clinical activity, including goals and details of how the time will be spent/goals achieved.

    4. An outline (maximum 5 pages, excluding bibliography) of the proposed research or innovation project which should include: background, aims/hypotheses, methods, ethics, time frame and outcome (i.e. publishing/presenting plans). Include a statement on the career benefit this fellowship will have.

    5. The name, address and phone number of two referees, one of whom can be your supervisor.

    Selection will involve an interview and a 20 minute presentation of the proposed research project.

    Selection will be based on the quality of the application, expected contribution of research to New Zealand children and young people, and the potential impact of the individual’s career development on national child health.

    Please note: These fellowship positions will contribute to the Starship winter medical nights Registrar roster (if the applicant has the relevant clinical experience)

    For all aspects of this role and experience/knowledge required please see the position description.

    Advice regarding research ethics applications and funding/grant applications can be sought from:
    Jordan McIntyre
    Research Practitioner
    Email JMcIntyre@adhb.govt.nz

    This closes 7 June 2026. If you have any accessibility or technical issues with the online process, please contact Anel Foord, Recruitment Consultant at Anel.Foord@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz quoting ADHB24456

    The Fellowship Programme is a joint initiative between Starship Foundation and Starship Child Health.

    To apply please see the job details on the Health New Zealand Careers Site