Herman Clinical Fellow
of Cancer Research
Aims and eligibility
The Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences wishes to build the translational research
capability of the Faculty and University by establishing four part-time Clinical Research
Fellowships supported by the Herman Trust for Cancer Research. The fellowships will provide
up to four cancer medical professionals with protected time (0.2 - 0.5 FTE) to conduct research in
either a clinical or laboratory setting in areas such as radiation, surgery, clinical trials,
epidemiology/population health, screening and molecular pathology. The ideal candidate, for the
majority of their non-research time, must be engaged in clinical practice within a Victorian
Comprehensive Cancer Centre member with a proven research track record in a relevant area.
Applications will be judged on Track Record, the Research Proposal and the nominated Research
Environment.
Successful candidates will normally hold a PhD or higher medical research degree or equivalent
research qualification as well as a Fellowship of a Clinical College. All research/clinical
qualifications will be considered on a case by case basis to determine academic appointment
level. Candidates will normally have up to 10 years of relevant postdoctoral experience, taking
into account career interruptions for family commitments or other reasons.
Successful applications will contain clear evidence of internationally competitive research
excellence with a strong potential for candidates to develop as self-directed health and medical
researchers either independently or as a member of a research team. In the latter case the research
must be clearly identifiable with the Fellow. The candidate’s application will align with the broad
goals of the VCCC to more effectively prevent, detect, treat and cure cancer. The strategic goals
of the Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre are to:
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1. Reduce the cancer burden by
increased cancer survival
improved ‘living with cancer’ outcomes
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2. Create a world-class centre of excellence in cancer with
an international impact of clinical care and research (plus teaching)
a clinical research/translational focus.
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3. Increase investment in biomedical research, demonstrated by
increased dollar value of biomedical research investment at the VCCC
increased percentage share of research grants for Victoria.
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Explanation of assessment criteria
1. Curriculum Vitae
You will demonstrate an outstanding track record relative to opportunity. Your application will
detail your research experience, ability to acquire research funding, the impact and quality of your
publications, and your ability to undertake independent translational research. Your potential as a
translational researcher will be strongly supported by your CV and referees’ reports.
2. Research Environment and Career Objectives
You will detail the environment in which the proposed research will occur outlining the
achievements, impact and capabilities of the proposed research group. You will also demonstrate a
strong collaborative network; multi-organisational proposals will be viewed favourably. You will
specify how this research proposal will help build your academic career.
3. Research Proposal
You will outline your research proposal detailing its originality, innovation, impact and scientific
rigour as well as its translational capacity and scientific breath. Multi-disciplinary proposals will be
viewed favourably. You will detail the rationale, feasibility and design of the research proposal. You
will also outline the relevance and alignment of your research proposal to the VCCC strategic goals.
Closing date: 10 am Monday 12th November 2012
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Herman Clinical Fellow of Cancer Research Cover Page
Name:
Research Project Title:
Clinical qualifications:
Research Higher Degree and year completed:
If more than ten years since award of Research Higher Degree please justify why you are applying:
EMPLOYMENT DETAILS
Current Clinical Appointment(s)
Victorian Comprehensive Cancer
Centre (VCCC) member:
Department:
Present position / Official designation:
Level of appointment:
Present salary:
Source of salary:
Current Research Appointment(s) (if
applicable)
Department/ Institution:
Present position / Official designation:
Level of appointment:
Present salary:
Source of salary:
Proposed Employment Details
(Applicants, for the majority of their
non-research time, must be engaged in
clinical practice within a Victorian
Comprehensive Cancer Centre
member).
Proposed Research Group and
Victorian CCC member where research
is to be carried out:
Proposed Clinical Employer/Victorian
CCC member, Appointment and FTE
fraction:
Proposed University (Departmental)
Employer:
$(Please state amount in Australian Dollars)
$(Please state amount in Australian Dollars)
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CURRICULUM VITAE GUIDELINES
The following headings are to be included in the accompanying curriculum vitae.
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Full name
Address, telephone, facsimile and email contact
Date and place of birth
Citizenship
(If not Australian Citizen, permanent Australian resident status)
Full details of education, postgraduate training, qualifications, present and past appointments,
copy of academic results transcript must be included
Details of awards or prizes
Research experience and productivity, relative to opportunity (maximum one page)
Details of local and international profile including seminar/conference presentations
Details of current and previous collaborations
Details of postgraduate and undergraduate teaching and supervision
Details of administrative responsibilities including laboratory, Departmental, Faculty,
institutional.
Details of peer review experience including review of grant applications and manuscripts
Details of scientific discipline experience including membership of societies and committees
Details of involvement in the wider community including work to raise community
awareness of health issues and research awareness campaigns.
Details of research grant support including subject of application, names of all investigators,
amount received, name of granting body and your role
Details of published works organised in the following categories
Do not include conference abstracts or papers submitted for publication but not yet accepted.
 Refereed journal articles (provide acceptance date for papers in press)
 Review
 Book
 Chapter
 Conference papers
 Patents
 Other publications
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1. RESEARCH ENVIRONMENT AND CAREER OBJECTIVES
(Maximum of two pages, including references, will be accepted)
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2. PROPOSED RESEARCH PROGRAM
Brief background and research plan (include references)
(Maximum of two pages, including references, will be accepted)
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CERTIFICATION
1. Certification by the Applicant
I certify that all details given in this application are correct, and that if successful, I will hold the
award in accordance with the current Fellowship Conditions of Award.
Name
Signature
Date
2. Certification by proposed clinical employer
Applicants, for the majority of their non-research time, must be engaged in clinical practice within a
Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre (VCCC) member organisation.
Applicant’s Current Clinical Employer:
Applicant’s Current Clinical Appointment:
Applicant’s Current FTE fraction:
Applicant’s Proposed Clinical Employer, Appointment and FTE fraction:
I certify that the applicant is able to commit the specified time to research associated with this fellowship:
Name
Position
Date
Signature
VCCC Member
3. Certification by proposed University Head of Department/School
I certify that appropriate facilities and resources will be available to the applicant, if successful, for a
period of two years, to allow the proposed studies to be undertaken.
Name
Position
Signature
Department/School
Date
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4. Referee Reports
Please see Appendix 1
Name of Referee 1:
Appointment:
Dept. or Institution Address:
Signature:
Date:
Name of Referee 2:
Appointment:
Dept. or Institution Address:
Signature:
Date:
Applicants
Please ensure referees receive a completed copy of your application. It is your responsibility to
ensure completed reports are received by the closing date.
Submission Details
Please submit the ORIGINAL signed application to:
Dr Michelle Ward
Faculty Research Unit, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
The University of Melbourne
Level 4, 766 Elizabeth Street, Parkville, Vic. 3010
Email: m.ward@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: +61 3 9035 4011
Please also submit an electronic copy of the application as a single PDF to m.ward@unimelb.edu.au
CLOSING DATE: 10 am, Monday 12th November 2012
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Appendix 1
THE UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE
FACULTY OF MEDICINE, DENTISTRY AND HEALTH SCIENCES
Herman Clinical Fellow of Cancer Research Referee Report Form
IN CONFIDENCE
1.
The Fellowships are designed to provide outstanding researchers at an early stage in their
careers with an opportunity for independent research.
2.
The Faculty Research Committee would greatly appreciate a report in confidence under the
following headings:
(a)
Applicant’s academic performance (including comments on quality of published
work, and applicant’s role in work published with co-authors).
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Applicant’s ability in research, potential for career development in translational
cancer research.
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Research proposal (scientific quality and relevance and extent to which the project
will contribute to the researcher’s career).
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Please ensure completed reports are forwarded directly to:
Dr Michelle Ward
Faculty Research Unit, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
The University of Melbourne
Level 4, 766 Elizabeth Street, Parkville, Vic. 3010
Email: m.ward@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: +61 3 9035 4011
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