Enable researchers to attend a research conference and/or participation in professional development (e.g. media and communications; grant writing courses) or training courses (e.g. research skills) to further their career development; and
Enhance their career progression and build professional networks.
NSW CVRN Professional Development Awards are open to:
Early to mid-career researchers (0-10 years post PhD) whose research is in the field of cardiovascular disease and related conditions (diabetes, kidney disease, stroke)
Employees of a CVRN Umbrella Organisation or affiliated institution
Members of the NSW CVRN.
Eligibility
Applicants must:
Have been awarded but be no more than 10 years post PhD unless you can demonstrate there are valid circumstances for career disruptions.
Be a member of the NSW CVRN and be employed at a NSW CVRN Member Organisation (or affiliated institution e.g. LHD). If you are not a member of the NSW CVRN, it is free to join.
Have a poster or oral abstract accepted for a national or international conference OR be registered for a professional development or training course in 2023. NOTE: Confirmation of your conference presentation or training /professional development course is NOT required at the time of your application. However, funding will only be awarded conditional on the conference or training course being attended.
Funding
Up to the value of $2,000 is available to assist with registration fees and travel costs to attend national conferences and training courses, and up to the value of $3,000 is available to assist with registration fees and travel costs to attend international conferences.
An applicant may only receive one NSW CVRN Professional Development Award in any one calendar year.