NZRDA Education Trust

Are you passionate about RMO training and want to share your passion with your RMO colleagues? If so, the NZRDA Education Trust is here to help with your funding.

About

The NZRDA Education Trust (established in 2000) provides financial support for the furtherance and protection of the education or training of RMOs in all aspects of medical practice in NZ. The Trust has four trustees including current National Executive members.

Approved Applications

The Trust has approved applications for both individuals and groups, always with a view to overall collective benefit to RMOs. For example:
  • The Trust approved funding towards the annual NZRDA Delegates’ Training held in March. The training provides an opportunity for delegates to come together to (amongst other things) learn about the collective agreement and how to assist other members.
  • The Trust approved funding towards enabling trainee representatives to attend Institute of Directors courses. These courses providing teaching and skills on how to fulfill their role representing trainees. including such topics as “Governance Essentials” and “Leadership in the Boardroom”.
  • The Trust approved funding towards “Teach the Teacher” courses held online by Oxford Medical. The two day virtual courses teach the attendees to be better teachers themselves, a skill all practitioners find to be of value.
The Trust has also approved applications from individuals to benefit the education or training of other RMOs in NZ. For example:

An RMO seeking to undertake a study into how resident doctors prepare for night shifts, the outcome of which will be used for an education programme for resident doctors.

Objectives

The relevant training/education undertaken must meet one or more of the objects of the trust which include:
  • The provision of financial assistance towards the establishment and conduct of training seminars and conferences for RMOs.
  • The provision of financial assistance towards the production of newsletters, brochures, training manuals whether printed or digital, and other training materials and aids for RMOs.
  • The creation and funding of scholarships, bursaries, grants or prizes awarded to RMOs engaged in the medical profession in NZ to assist the further education and training of those persons within NZ.
  • The education of, and provision of information to, the medical profession and/or the general public in NZ regarding matters and issues of relevance to the education or training of RMOs in NZ.
  • Please make sure you have read our key terms and conditions below.

How To Apply

The application form can be downloaded below, and you can read the terms and conditions here. Each application will be considered on a case by case basis. Please note:

The training must be beneficial to RMOs collectively in NZ and not to further an individual career. The grants need to be further training/education that falls outside the provisions of the collective agreeement ie. costs of training. The decisions of the Trust are final. The Trust will not enter into correspondence about the outcomes of a funding decision.

Please submit your application along with an up to date copy of your CV to educationtrust@nzrda.org.nz

Closing Dates

The Trust aims to consider all applications in February, April, June, August and October of each year, but you can submit applications at any time. Please submit your application as soon as possible, and be aware that the timeline for the processing of applications may take anywhere up to four months for a decision to be made.

Resources

NZRDA Education Trust Application Form Download Document ↓
NZRDA Education Trust Poster Download Document ↓
NZRDA Education Trust Terms & Conditions Visit Page ↓