The Program: The International College of Surgeons (ICS), in order to further its mission to raise the global standards of surgical excellence, makes grants to applicants who wish to enhance their surgical skills through post-graduate training. These grants are funded through voluntary contributions which are made to the College by Fellows and other interested parties. No formal application form is required, however, the information requested in these guidelines MUST be provided IN FULL before your request can be considered. Eligibility: Applicants must have graduated from an accredited medical school, completed their residency and be licensed to practice surgery in their home country (documentation of licensure must be provided). You don NOT have to be a Fellow of ICS to be eligible. While economic need is a factor which will be considered by the Research and Scholarship Committee, it is by no means the only criterion on which the decision will be made. Definition of Study Program: Applicants are responsible for making their own arrangements for the program of study. You must clearly indicate where you wish to study, with whom you will be studying AND that you have been accepted by the institution and surgeon for the course of study as defined. Lenght of Study Program: While no set period is required, the Committee will consider the amount of time allocated to the program as an indication of the validity of the proposed course of study. Such time frames should be commensurate with the expected goals of the study program. Goals: All applicants MUST indicate what it is they expect to achieve upon completion of the study program (e.g.learn a particular procedure, etc.) Curriculum Vitae: All grant requests MUST be accompanied by a current cv which includes such information as: education, postgraduate training, current hospital affiliations, specialization, other research activity, publications and presentations, etc. Endorsements: If you are practicing in a country which has a chartered ICS National Section, the HQ office will seek the endorsement of that section before proceeding with the review of your application. Payment of Grant Awards: Grant payment are made by issuance of a check which is made payable to the applicant AND his/her study program director. The check is forwarded to the study program director and can then be cashed by both parties endorsing the check and submitting it to a bank or other financial institution. Responsibilites of Grant Recipients: It is expected that grant recipients will conduct themselves with the highest degree of professionalism during their program of study. Additionally, it is expected that grant recipients will provide the HQ office with a written summary of their course of study upon its completion. ICS reserves the right to publish such reports as it deems appropriate in its newsletter. Grant recipients are encouraged to submit their research to an ICS scientific meeting for presentation and it is highly encouraged that grant recipients consider becoming a Fellow of the College (if not already a Fellow) Disclaimer: ICS is not responsible for any actions of any grant recipients. Grant Request Checklist (make sure you have enclosed the following): Documentation of surgical licensure Current curriculum vitae Description of proposed study program Letter of acceptance for program of study (by the supervising surgeon and the institution) Time frame for study program Expected goals of the study program Current contact information (address, phone and fax numbers) Total estimated cost of your study program Other funding source (either secured or being pursued) Documentation of financial need (if appropriate) Submit all grant requests to : Chair, Research & Scholarship Committee c/o Executive Director International College of Surgeons 1516 North Lake Shore Drive Chicago, IL 60610-1694 Phone : +1.312.642.3555 Fax : + 1.312.787.1624 Download the Scholarship form here