The National Heart Foundation Senior Fellowship was established in 1983 to support New Zealand graduates who have trained as cardiologists or other scientists working in the field of cardiovascular research. The Fellow will be expected to work primarily in cardiovascular research during the Fellowship. Senior Fellowships are only tenable in New Zealand.

One Fellowship is available for award in 2004 for a period of up to three years.

Candidates must possess an appropriate postgraduate degree or diploma and may undertake work for a higher degree such as a PhD or MD. The maximum age for appointment will normally be 40 years. The Fellowship must be taken up within 12 months of the award. Other conditions applying to the Senior Fellowship and other NHF awards are outlined in the publication, “A Guide to Applicants for Research and Other Grants”.

The initial salary level will be determined by the Scientific Committee in conjunction with the Host Institution according to the qualifications and seniority of the Fellow and will normally maintain parity with appropriate rates paid by Universities and the Health Research Council.

The Foundation may provide an initial Grant-in-Aid of up to $1500 to enable research work to commence. In subsequent years, Senior Fellows may apply for working expenses not exceeding $1000 annually with no single item to exceed $500.

Further research funding will require an application for project grant funds from the Foundation. Funding for conference expenses must be applied for separately.

Applicants should follow the format outlined in the revised “A Guide to Applicants for Research and Other Grants” which is available on http://www.heartfoundation.org.nz

Applications should be sent to:

Professor Norman Sharpe
Medical Director
The National Heart Foundation
P O Box 17 160
Greenlane
AUCKLAND

Closing date for the Senior Fellowship award is 1 June 2004