CSGEHM-Summer Institute in Sex and Gender+ Science Travel Awards Training Opportunity
Many of you will be aware that the NHMRC has recently strengthened their Statement on Sex, Gender, Variations of Sex Characteristics and Sexual orientation by requiring all funding applicants to account for these variables in their funding applications from 2026 onwards. This is a very welcome policy change that brings Australia in line with international counterparts, including Canada and Europe. We at The Centre for Sex & Gender Equity in Health & Medicine are supporting these changes through capacity building activities that can help people understand why these policies are useful, what it actually means to take these variables into account when conducting research, how it can increase the quality and reliability of your own research, and how you can start doing it better.
The Canadian Institutes of Health Research Institute of Gender and Health (CIHG-IGH) were amongst the early pioneers in this field and we have much to learn from them. Each Canadian Summer, the CIHR-IGH run a Summer Institute on Sex and Gender Science for ECRs (PhD candidates and post-docs). This year, The Centre for Sex & Gender Equity in Health & Medicine will be sponsoring two Australian ECRs to attend the Summer Institute, with all costs (flights, accommodation, registration fees, meals) fully covered. It will be an excellent opportunity for those who are interested in improving integration of sex or gender considerations into their own work, to learn from global experts in the field, develop collaborations, and will likely assist you in your own NHMRC applications. I will be attending the Institute as a mentor so there will be at least one familiar face there.
I really encourage anyone who is interested to apply, and feel free to contact the Centre if you have any questions.
For more information about this award and details on how to apply, please download the information document.
For more details about this program, please visit Travel Award – _CIHR-IGH 2026 Summer Institute in Sex and Gender+ Science – CIHR
Apply now: Vice-Chancellor’s Conference Care Support Fund
Researchers with caring responsibilities often face additional challenges when travelling for fieldwork, conferences or other research activities. To help address this, the Vice-Chancellor’s Conference Care Support Fund (VCCCSF) provides financial assistance to support researchers who might otherwise be unable to attend these important events.
Applications are now open – check your eligibility and apply today.
The VCCCSF offers up to $2,000 in financial support to help cover additional care-related costs incurred when attending conferences, workshops, fieldwork, or symposia.
Researcher Self-Service station
The Faculty Research Marketing team has launched a one-stop hub to help researchers communicate research impact. There are resources and tutorials on everything from promoting research on the web, to guidance on social media, to photography and video production. Learn more
You’re welcome to use the Co-Directors’ office in Burwood
Suzanne and Kath would like to extend the offer to utilise the allocated Co-Directors’ office to all members when they are not using it. It’s located in the BC Building, level 3 in BC3.017. It’s not available in the Engage app to book, so just pop by and see if it is vacant.
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