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Organizers of RCHS 2021 is calling for applications from young and enthusiastic innovators in 91ý to share their experiences on their health-related innovations at the RCHS 2021 to be held on 31stMarch 2021.
You are eligible to apply if,
- You are under the age of 40 years as at 25thFebruary 2020
AND
- You are currently an undergraduate/postgraduate studentORa graduate passed out from a recognized university.
AND
- Your innovation is a health innovation as defined by the World Health Innovation Group (WHIGP) as follows,
‘Health innovation is to develop and deliver new or improved health policies, systems, products and technologies, and services and delivery methods that improve people’s health.’ [More details visit]
Review process
- The extended abstracts will undergo blinded peer-review by a panel of 3-5 independent academic members of the 91ý selected by the Research Committee, FAHS, USJ considering subject expertise
- Extended abstracts will be selected in the first round based on the relevance, novelty, and translatability to practice. The selected extended abstracts will be then reviewed for scientific content (including corrections by applicants) to select three finalists. Of the three finalists, the ‘Best Young Innovator in Health Sciences’, and 1stand 2ndrunners up will be selected by the review panel. Merit awards will be given for the remaining applicants if their abstracts are accepted by the review panel.
All members of the review panel will be requested to declare conflict of interest.
Benefits for the top three finalists
ճtop three finalistsɾ
- Receive award and certificate for ‘Best Young Innovator in Health Sciences’/1strunners up/ 2ndrunners up awards.
- Be invited to speak on their health-related innovation at the RCHS 2021 (20 mins each) which is a highlight of the scientific program on this day (The presenter will have to be present in person).
- Have their extended abstracts published in the e-conference proceedings as invited speakers in this category.
- Be given the opportunity to publish a full article in the Journal of Health Sciences and Innovative Research which is the official journal of the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, USJ
Submission
The applicants should submit the following documents before the stipulated deadline
- Checklist – Duly filled and signed by applicant
- Duly filled application form
- Curriculum vitae
- Declaration form including all authors/supervisors of the abstract consenting to this submission. If group innovation the presenting author (who shall be the applicant) must be specified and consented by other authors/supervisors.
- Statement of purpose.
- An extended abstract not exceeding 1000 words [Refer extended abstract submission guideline in conference website]
- ERC approval letter/certificate (if relevant)
- Proof of undergraduate/postgraduate studentship or certification of graduation from a recognized university
- Proof that applicant is under 40 years old as at 25thFebruary 2021
- Any other document (if any) that would emphasize the novelty of the innovation
- Photograph/s, images of innovation if applicable
Submit all relevant documents merged into one pdf document toresearchcommittee.fahs@sjp.ac.lk
Submission opens:8thFebruary 2021
Submission deadline:25thFebruary 2021 [12 midnight local time]
There will be no extensions of deadline
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or contact
Dr. Banukie Jayasuriya 0718263791
Dr. Nithushi Samaranayake 0714467919
Organized by the Research Conference in Health Sciences 2021, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, USJ

