Priority Impact Research Award – EMCR International Visiting Research Fellow (Australia)

Deadline: 09-Oct-2026

The Priority Impact Research Award – EMCR International Visiting Research Fellow (PIRA-EMCRVF) supports early- and mid-career researchers in Australia working in prostate cancer research. The award provides $5,000 to $20,000 for international research visits in 2027, helping researchers strengthen international collaboration, exchange knowledge and develop their research careers.

About the Priority Impact Research Award

The Priority Impact Research Award – EMCR International Visiting Research Fellow is offered by the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia (PCFA) to strengthen Australia’s prostate cancer research capacity. The programme focuses on career development for early- and mid-career researchers (EMCRs) by providing financial support for international research visits. Successful researchers can use the award to visit international collaborators and research facilities, build professional networks and gain access to new research expertise, technologies and methodologies. What Does the Award Support? The fellowship supports international research visits that contribute to the applicant’s prostate cancer research and professional development. Research facilities with relevant prostate cancer expertise The visit should provide meaningful opportunities for knowledge exchange, research collaboration and career development. Researchers may also attend and present at an international conference as part of their visit, although conference attendance alone is not eligible. Funding Available PCFA has allocated a total of $100,000 for the award programme.

Individual awards will range from:

Minimum award: $5,000

Maximum award: $20,000

Total programme funding: $100,000

Funding period: 2027

The funding should be used to support the proposed international research visit and associated eligible activities. Who Is Eligible? Applicants must meet the programme’s requirements for career stage, research experience, citizenship and institutional affiliation.

Eligible applicants must:

Hold a research-based PhD. Have less than 10 years of full-time research experience after completing their PhD. Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident. Be based in Australia. Hold an academic or research appointment at an eligible Australian institution for the duration of the award. Work within an established research group. Have mentorship from an accomplished prostate cancer investigator. Be undertaking research relevant to prostate cancer. Use the funding for an international research visit that contributes to research development or collaboration. Applicants should demonstrate how the proposed visit will strengthen their research capabilities and contribute to their longer-term career development. Who Is Not Eligible? The programme does not support applications that are solely for attending an international conference. Applicants therefore need to demonstrate a substantive research visit, collaboration, knowledge exchange or professional development activity rather than simply requesting travel funding for a conference. What Activities Can Researchers Undertake? The international visit may be designed around the applicant’s research needs and collaboration opportunities.

Potential activities include:

Visiting an international research laboratory. Working with an established prostate cancer research team. Learning new research techniques or methodologies. Developing collaborative research projects. Accessing specialised research facilities. Sharing research expertise with international collaborators. Developing clinical or translational research partnerships. Exploring opportunities for future joint publications or research funding.

Participating in research meetings and seminars

Presenting research findings to international colleagues. Attending and presenting at a relevant international conference alongside the research visit. The strongest proposals should clearly connect the planned activities with prostate cancer research priorities and the applicant’s career development. Why This Award Matters International research collaboration can provide early- and mid-career researchers with access to expertise, facilities and research approaches that may not be readily available within their home institutions. Gain exposure to international research environments. Improve their professional profile. Develop future collaborative research opportunities. Contribute to Australia’s prostate cancer research capacity. By supporting international knowledge exchange, the award aims to create longer-term benefits for prostate cancer research in Australia. How the International Research Visit Works Applicants should develop a clear plan explaining what they intend to accomplish during their international visit.

1. Identify a Research Collaborator

Applicants should identify an international researcher, research group or institution whose expertise is directly relevant to their prostate cancer research.

2. Define the Research Objectives

Clearly explain what the applicant wants to learn, investigate, develop or accomplish during the visit. The objectives should be specific and achievable within the proposed timeframe.

3. Explain the Collaboration

Applicants should demonstrate how the international visit will strengthen collaboration between the Australian research group and the overseas partner.

4. Connect the Visit to Career Development

The proposal should explain how the experience will contribute to the applicant’s development as an early- or mid-career prostate cancer researcher.

5. Prepare the Budget

The requested funding should correspond to the costs associated with the proposed international visit and eligible activities.

6. Include Conference Participation Only Where Relevant

Conference participation may be incorporated into the visit, including opportunities to present research. However, an application cannot be based solely on conference attendance. Applicant Requirements Before applying, research