NZSG – Johnson & Johnson Research Fellowship 2026

Who’s eligible?

To qualify, you must be a current financial member of NZSG for the past 12 months

and meet one of the following criteria be either:

• an advanced trainee in Gastroenterology or Gastro-Intestinal Surgery

• OR a Gastroenterology or Surgical specialist in New Zealand working in a department involved in training registrars

• OR a basic science/clinical researcher working in a group with a Gastroenterology focus who is still studying toward or is post PhD of less than 10 years.

Fellowship details

• Total funding: up to $65 k, split between research costs and optionally a salary for trainees

• The amount is awarded in two parts: 

  • At award: once an invoice is provided by the research institution for 75% of requested amount.  
    

  • At 6-months after a progress report and invoice is provided by the research institution for the remaining 25%

  Further information can be found on the NZSG Website

How to apply

Prepare and submit the following:

1. Application form
   

   Also please ensure, if not included in the above, the following be sent to research@nzsg.org.nz

2. Project proposal (max 20 references): background, aims, methods, significance, impact

3. CV & publication list of the primary applicant (trainee or specialist)

4. Two referee names, ready to provide references

5. If trainee applicant:

   • Personal letter outlining career goals and supervision/facilities

   • Supervisor or department head’s support letter detailing supervision and resources

6. Detailed expense breakdown, including trainee involvement.

Deadline & timing

• Applications close: 30 October 2026

• Fellowship must start within six months of award notification

• Final report due: by 31 January the following year, with an interim report at least 60 days before the next years ASM.

What is awarded

• Financial backing for your research or trainee involvement

• Visibility through presentation at the ASM and inclusion in NZSG publications

• Recognition and awards presented during the ASM dinner ceremony - recipient attendance is required at the ASM dinner function

We look forward to your application