FIGO fellowships and grants

KUNNGJØRINGER

Under the revised scheme, FIGO will consider applications from qualified professionals, through and with the support of the inviting member society, wishing to undertake a lecture tour of one or more countries in the developing world.The terms and conditions applicable to the scheme are as follows:

• FIGO will provide the cost of air travel in accordance with its current travel policy up to the maximum of US$ 2.000 per tour. A maximum of five tours per calendar year may be supported.
• Topics covered may be selected by the lecturer but must be on a topic of relevance to obstetrics and gynaecology.
• Applications will be critically reviewed by the FIGO Officers with a view to maximising the benefits for both the speakers and the beneficiary society/societies. All applications must include:

1. A detailed breakdown of the travel costs involved
2. A schedule of proposed speaking engagements
3. A detailed programme of units to be visited and lectures to be given, and
4. A letter of support from the Host Society/Socities confirming that it/they will meet all local costs, including accomodation, ground transport, and food.

A full report on all visits undertaken within the FIGO Visiting Lecturer Scheme must be submitted to the FIGO Officers after the visit has taken place.

The FIGO/Chien-Tien Hsu Fellowship enable trainees/fellows who are beginning a career i gynaecologic oncology to attend the FIGO Worl Congress and to visit a gynaecologic oncology center in the country where a FIGO World Congress is being held.