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SUMMARY:RACP Research Awards and Career Grants
DESCRIPTION:Through the RACP Foundation\, we’re able to offer financial support to Fellows and trainees pursuing careers in medical research. Over 50 different fellowships\, scholarships and grants are available annually\, totalling over $2.5 million in funding. \nCareer Development Fellowships are intended for mid-career researchers who completed their research higher degree over 7 years ago and/or researchers who are not eligible for either Research Entry Scholarship or Research Establishment Fellowships. \nResearch Establishment Fellowships are available to Fellows and Advanced Trainees who want to establish themselves in a research career. \nResearch Entry Scholarships provide stipend support only and are to assist Fellows and Advanced Trainees who are: \n\nat the start of their research careers and about to enrol in a Masters\, PhD or equivalent research higher degree\nin the 1st or 2nd full-time equivalent year of their research degree.\n\n\nKey Dates\nApplications close: 30 June 2026\nApplications close (Research Entry Scholarships): 7 July 2026\nOutcomes advised: December 2026 \nSEE WEBSITE
URL:https://melanoma.org.au/event/racp-awards-grants/
LOCATION:Tasmania
CATEGORIES:Grants,Early to Mid Career Researcher
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260714
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260729
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SUMMARY:MPA-MIA Community Webinar Series 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an informative series of three live webinars for patients with melanoma and their carers. \nHosted by Melanoma Patients Australia (MPA) and Melanoma Institute Australia (MIA)\, each week our free webinar will provide you with a rare opportunity to hear from medical experts and community members as they focus on a different topic of interest each week. The webinar will conclude with a Q&A panel discussion. \nThe webinars are held every Tuesday evening for three weeks. Please click on the registration link below for each webinar that you’d like to attend. \nNote that the webinars are held from 7pm to 8pm AEST.\nCost: Free \nWebinar One: ‘Your melanoma nurse: What they do and how they help’ \nWhen: Tuesday 14 July | 7 – 8pm AEST \nSpeakers: \n\nRebecca Johnson – National Melanoma Nurses Program Manager\nPeta Holly – Specialist Melanoma Telehealth Nurse\nA community member\n\nREGISTERWebinar Two: ‘Understanding endocrine side effects of immunotherapy’\nWhen: Tuesday 21 July | 7 – 8pm AEST \nSpeakers: \n\nDr Stephanie Zunder – Medical Oncologist\nDr Annabel Hayes – Endocrinologist\nAled Gaynor – Medical Oncology Clinical Nurse Consultant\nA community member\n\nREGISTERWebinar Three: ‘Understanding sentinel lymph node biopsies: Helping you decide’ \nWhen: Tuesday 21 July | 7 – 8pm AEST \nSpeakers: \n\nA/Prof Alexander van Akkooi – Surgical Oncologist\nShahn Coburn – Surgical Clinical Nurse Consultant\nA community member\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://melanoma.org.au/event/mpa-mia-community-webinar-series-2026/
LOCATION:Tasmania
CATEGORIES:Education,Patient Education
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260714T170000
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SUMMARY:MRFF National Critical Research Infrastructure
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 National Critical Research Infrastructure initiative invests in research infrastructure to ensure Australian researchers find innovative solutions to complex health problems in areas of unmet medical need. This grant opportunity has four streams. \nStream 1 – Innovation enablers\nAddress an area of unmet medical need by promoting the development and implementation of new research infrastructure by supporting development and/or expansion of research enablers such as biobanks\, tissue repositories\, novel platforms\, and secure health data environments to create valuable research resources. \nStream 2 – Digitisation of health care\nTranslate or implement innovative artificial intelligence technologies into health applications that: \n\nbenefit multiple health disciplines/areas\ninvolve consumers in the research journey to ensure the research is applicable to the needs of the Australian community; and\nincrease artificial intelligence workforce capacity and capability\, particularly in relation to health\, through cross-sector and interdisciplinary collaboration.\n\nStream 3 – Co-investment partnerships\nUtilise co-investment (cash only) with the research sector\, state and/or territory governments\, and industry\, in significant critical research infrastructure (e.g. facilities\, personnel and equipment): \n\nto support development of research capacity\, capability and/or effectiveness in an area of unmet medical need\, or\nto enable Australian research using new platforms\, systems and services in an area of unmet medical need.\n\nStream 4 – mRNA technology enablers\nLeverage and enhance emerging mRNA technologies\, platforms\, and/or equipment to accelerate development of mRNA-based vaccines and therapeutics in an area of unmet medical need. \nGrants to fund research infrastructure projects\, up to $3 million in Streams 1\, 2 and 4\, and up to $7 million in Stream 3. \nAn application may only be submitted to one of the above four streams. Applicants must specify the stream to which they are applying in their application. \n\n\n\nKey Dates\nApplications close: 14 July 2026\nIndicative funding status: Funding anticipated to be awarded from December 2026 \nSEE GRANT GUIDELINESSEE WEBSITE
URL:https://melanoma.org.au/event/mrff-research-infrastructure/
LOCATION:Tasmania
CATEGORIES:Grants,Infrastructure & Equipment
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SUMMARY:MRFF BioMedTech Incubator
DESCRIPTION:The MRFF 2026 BioMedTech Incubator Program provides grants of financial assistance to support medical research and medical innovation projects through the establishment of BioMedTech Incubators. \nThis grant is for an eligible organisation who can establish a working incubator\, to partner with Australian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to progress new and innovative medical research projects through the early stages of development. \nThe 2026 BioMedTech Grant Opportunity is part of the Medical Research Future Fund under the Medical Research Commercialisation Initiative. \nThis opportunity looks to fund suitable organisations to identify\, select and support Australian SMEs undertaking early-stage medical research and medical innovation projects that have commercial potential. \nThe intended outcome of the research funded by this grant opportunity is to improve the health and wellbeing of Australians by increasing the number of SMEs developing novel biomarkers\, diagnostics\, therapeutics\, assistive devices and/or digital technologies that have progressed through the early stages of research and development to the point where they are ‘de-risked’ and attractive to private investment for commercialisation. \nApplicants may propose to support development of innovations in their area/s of strength (i.e. applicants are not required to propose a program that covers the breadth of the biomedtech sector). \nGrants of up to $33 million to establish BioMedTech Incubators. \n\nKey Dates\nApplications close: 22 July 2026\nIndicative funding status: Funding anticipated to be awarded from December 2026 \nSEE GRANT GUIDELINESSEE WEBSITE
URL:https://melanoma.org.au/event/mrff-incubator/
LOCATION:Tasmania
CATEGORIES:Grants,Industry
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SUMMARY:ASDR Annual Scientific Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Australasian Society for Dermatology Research (ASDR) is pleased to invite you to the ASDR 2026 Annual Scientific Meeting\, to be held in person from 23–25 July 2026 at the Westmead Innovation Centre\, Sydney\, Australia. The meeting will deliver a comprehensive scientific program featuring leading national and international experts\, highlighting recent progress and emerging directions in dermatology research. Key areas to be explored include: \n\nKeratinocyte and Squamous Cell Carcinomas\nMelanocyte/ Keratinocyte biology\nMicroenvironment\nFundamental Skin Research\nSkin immunology and immune disorders\nAutoimmune Disorders\nWound Healing and Stem Cells\nMelanoma and Pigmentation Disorders\nSkin Translational Research\n\nWe look forward to bringing together researchers\, clinicians\, and industry leaders to foster collaboration and discussion on the most innovative topics in dermatology research. \nLocation: Westmead Innovation Centre\, Sydney\, Australia \nKey Dates: \nAbstract Submission Deadline: 19 April 2026\nAbstract Outcomes: 15 May 2026\nEarly Bird Registration Deadline: 30 June 2026 at 23:59 AEST\nRegistration Deadline: 16 July 2026 at 23:59 AEST \nFIND OUT MORE
URL:https://melanoma.org.au/event/asdr-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Westmead Innovation Centre\, Hawkesbury Rd\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Conferences
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SUMMARY:Plastic Surgery Congress 2026
DESCRIPTION:Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons welcomes you to the 2026 Plastic Surgery Congress (PSC)\, where the future of plastic\, reconstructive\, and aesthetic surgery takes centre stage. \n​Taking place at the Sofitel Brisbane Central\, PSC 2026 promises a dynamic program packed with cutting-edge content\, world-class presentations\, and the latest global best practices. With two full days of medical education\, hands-on workshops\, and lively social events\, the Congress is designed to spark collaboration and professional growth. \n​In 2026\, delegates can expect an exceptional line-up of international and local faculty\, carefully curated to provide a truly bespoke educational experience. We have introduced a refreshed academic focus\, featuring topics not previously explored in depth at past congresses. These include burns\, peroneal reconstruction\, hands and brachial plexus surgery\, and aesthetics. And of course\, no congress held in Brisbane would be complete without a dedicated emphasis on skin cancer. \n​Expect an exceptional line-up of international and local experts who will showcase ground-breaking techniques and transformative ideas shaping the field today. \n​Key Dates \nAbstracts close: 9 February 2026 \nEarly bird registration closes: 22 April 2026 \nCongress Venue \nSofitel Brisbane Central \n249 Turbot Street Brisbane QLD 4000 AUSTRALIA​ \n​ \nFIND OUT MORE
URL:https://melanoma.org.au/event/psc_2026/
LOCATION:Sofitel Brisbane Central\, 249 Turbot Street\, Brisbane\, QLD\, 4000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Conferences
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