Latest SOMANZ News and Updates

SOMANZ Research Grant – Applications are now open

The SOMANZ Research Grant applications are now open and Members are invited to submit an application by Monday 27 September 2021.  This grant is designed to encourage research in the field of Obstetric Medicine.  It is funded directly by the Society and a single award of A$10,000 and is intended to be offered annually*, or as often as finances permit, to members of the Society.

The grant is designed to fund either clinical or basic science research projects in the field of Obstetric Medicine, including pilot studies.  Ideally the project should be completed within the 12 months following receipt of the award.  Successful applicants should aim to present their research findings at an annual SOMANZ meeting within 3 years of receiving the award.  See the application form and criteria on our website – https://www.somanz.org/grants-awards/research-grants/

2021 SOMANZ Subscription Renewals

The 2021 SOMANZ Membership Fees for existing members were due for renewal by 30 June 2021. If you have joined during 2021 then your SOMANZ Subscription fees are due for renewal 12 months from the date you joined.  Our new system will prompt you when its time to renew.  Please note that the Obstetric Medicine Journal is only available to financial members. Please make sure your contact details and member profile are complete and up-to-date prior to submitting payment for your membership. We prefer you to make payment online via the SOMANZ website. Credit card payments by MasterCard or Visa are accepted. If you do not wish to remain a member of SOMANZ, please send an email to the SOMANZ Secretariat at admin@somanz.org advising that you wish to terminate your membership.  Please provide a reason for terminating your membership (it’s just for our statistics).

The 2021 SOMANZ Membership Renewals were due by 30 June 2021.

ASM Speaker Presentations

Please note that the SOMANZ ASM Speaker Presentations will only be available to SOMANZ financial members following the ASM. The speaker presentations will be accessible via the SOMANZ website in the members password protected area and also on the meeting website at www.somanzasm.org.