Victorian Travelling Fellowship program

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What is the Victorian Travelling Fellowship?

The Victorian Travelling Fellowship Program (VTFP), a joint initiative of the Victorian Quality Council (VQC) and the Department of Health, offers emerging leaders in healthcare quality and safety an exciting opportunity to undertake international travel to investigate new and innovative approaches to addressing priority quality and safety issues.

The purpose of the fellowship

The purpose of the fellowship is to increase innovation in healthcare quality and safety, and to improve patient care by encouraging international learning and information sharing that focuses on enhancing healthcare in Victoria so that it meets and exceeds community expectations. Further to this, the VTFP aims to support the development of emerging leaders in healthcare quality and safety.

Who should apply?

The fellowships are targeted to emerging leaders who have demonstrated their commitment to healthcare quality and safety and their talent in addressing and resolving existing and emergent quality and safety issues.

Employees of any health care organisation that receives funding wholly or in part from the Victorian Government are eligible to apply, including Victorian Government employees. Applicants must have the endorsement of their CEO in order for their application to be considered.

The 2011-12 funding round

Applications for the 2011 12 funding round closed on 28 March 2011.

What the fellowship comprises

• For each fellow, a maximum of AUD$20,000 to support international investigations on a relevant topic
• A requirement that on return to Victoria, fellows:
  • report on and present their findings to the VQC, their employer organisation, and others as appropriate
  • identify opportunities and mechanisms for local implementation, where appropriate.

More information

For further information visit the Victorian Travelling Fellowship Program website.

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