Paul Dunlop Memorial Research Scholarship The New Zealand Association of Optometrists (NZAO) in memory of Mr Paul Dunlop established this Scholarship in recognition of his dedication to the advancement of Optometry and Vision Science Education and Research in New Zealand. REGULATIONS 1. The Scholarship shall be known as the Paul Dunlop Memorial Research Scholarship. 2. The value of the Scholarship shall be a maximum of $5,000 stipend and $1,000 research expenses for an NZAO student member undertaking a summer research project under the supervision of the Department of Optometry and Vision Science, University of Auckland. 3. The Scholarship shall normally be awarded once per year, and will be paid on invoice to NZAO Education and Research Fund, C/- PO Box 1978, Wellington, 6011. 4. The Scholarship shall be awarded by a selection committee comprising two representatives of the New Zealand Association of Optometrists. 5. Selection criteria are: candidate s prior academic performance; scientific merit of the proposed research; and relevance of the research to the practice of optometry. 6. The Scholarship shall be tenable by any New Zealand citizen who is pursuing studies in Optometry at The University of Auckland and who is a student member of the NZAO. 7. The Scholarship may be held with any other bursary, scholarship or award, unless the conditions of the award preclude its being so held. 8. The selection committee may refrain from making a recommendation if it finds no candidate of sufficient merit. 9. The holder of the scholarship is required to submit a copy of the project report upon completion together with a plain English article for the NZAO member newsletter describing the experience of taking part in a summer research project and how this has affected the individual s personal and professional development. 10. The NZAO must be acknowledged in any publication of the research and copies of papers resulting from the research must be provided to the NZAO. 11. The New Zealand Association of Optometrists may from time to time vary these Regulations. 12. Application is made using the standard NZAO Education and Research Fund application form, not later than 30 th August for a project during the break commencing December of the same year. 13. The award is subject to all conditions for funding as stated in the NERF Application Form NZ Association of Optometrists PO Box 51008 Tawa Wellington 5249 : info@nzao.co.nz Phone: 04 473 2322 August 2013
NZAO Education & Research Foundation Putting Optometry First Application Form For: Educational Event Individual Study - PGDipSci - Other Research Project New Zealand Association of Optometrists established the Education and Research Foundation in order to direct more resources towards research that is relevant to optometry in practice and to the professional education and development of clinical practice among NZAO members. Funding is available to approved projects that contribute to the following objectives: The development and publication of applied optometry research; and The ongoing professional education of member optometrists, particularly in areas of evidence-based practice, and particularly for practitioners in mid career. All material supplied to Association personnel and consultants who undertake specific tasks is treated in the strictest confidence; however, certain information is published if the application is approved - the project title, recipient name, company involved, and funding awarded.
RESEARCH PROJECT APPLICATION Section 1: The project Section 1: The project 1.1 Tell us about the research project for which you want funding. 1.2 What is the outcome that will be delivered by this project, and how does it contribute to optometry or to your own clinical development? Section 2: The project leader 2.1 Please provide your name, address, and organisational affiliations (if applicable), and attach your CV. 2.2 What interests, experience, or professional development needs do you bring to this project. 2.3 If you have received funding for other projects from NERF or other source please note them on the table below and briefly state any outcomes that can be applied to optometry. ection 3: Key People Year Project Funding Benefits applied to optometry Section 3: Key people (If applicable) Please provide brief information about any other key people in this project, and their contact details. 3.1 List members of research or project team (if applicable) Institution Employed By Position Address
3.2 Professional mentor: If you are working with someone in the profession or in the optical industry please tell us about their experience and what they provide as a mentor in the project area. Professional mentor Employer 3.3 University Supervisor: If you are working with a University supervisor please tell us about him or her. University supervisor Employer 3.4 Student Researcher: If this is a student project please tell us how this project helps meet your career development goals? Please attach your CV, including academic record where appropriate. Student Fellow Employer (if applicable) Student ID (if applicable) Degree / Major Gender (m / f) Stage / duration Permanent Resident (yes/no) NZ citizen (yes/no) 3.5 Summarize any intellectual property agreements relating to this project (if applicable). Section 4: Funding 4.1 NERF funding for research: Break down costs on a per line basis and explain as appropriate Project budget Overheads Mentoring and other staff Travel, accommodation & other incidentals Total
Section 5: Project plan 5.1 Project plan: Compile a project plan as a series of objectives using the tables below. For each objective, explain how you plan to undertake the work (methodology) and describe a successful outcome (measure of success). Add additional objective tables as required. Objective 1 State Objective or Aim Methodology Measure of success Start date: Objective 2 State Objective or Aim Methodology Measure of success Start date: End date: End date: Section 6: Contact details and declaration Applicant Name: Contact phone Physical location Mail address Brief Project Title University or Practice Name Department Grants Admin Contact person Phone I / We, the undersigned, agree: That to the best of our knowledge, all the information provided in this application is true and correct; That issues of Intellectual Property and ownership have been discussed and agreed between the parties; That NERF and the NZAO may use and store information provided in this application according to the principles of the Privacy Act 1993 (to be used for administrative and audit purposes, to report to NZAO membership on use of funds, and as noted in the header of the application form). That the NZ Immigration Service is hereby authorised to release details regarding any applicant s Residence Status to NERF and the NZAO. Practice signatory: (if applicable) University signatory: (if applicable) Applicant: Name Name Name Position Position Position Date Date Date