BOOMERANG TRAVEL FELLOWSHIP

The “Boomerang” travel fellowship has been established to help Australian cancer researchers working overseas to return to Australia to continue their career development.

GUIDELINES

Send your completed Travel Fellowship application form or any enquiries to:

Raelene Endersby
Lorne Cancer Organizing Committee
Raelene.Endersby@thekids.org.au

  • Applicants are early to mid career researchers with a maximum of 10 years post PhD who currently conduct cancer research overseas.

  • Applicants are Australian Citizen or Permanent Residents who are seeking a research position in Australia and will use the travel award for strategic alliances.

  • Successful applicants will present their research at the Lorne Cancer Conference in February 2026.

  • The Lorne Cancer Conference will cover up to $3,500 for economy airfares, transfers and accommodation. They will also receive a complementary registration to attend the Lorne Cancer Conference.

  • The successful applicant is required to send an outcome report by November 2025 to the contacts below.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Applicants are required to complete and submit the following documentation (preferably as one attachment) to Raelene Endersby (email below):

  • abstract for Lorne Cancer Conference presentation (via this website, following online guidelines)

  • curriculum vitae (max. 3 pages)

  • publication list

  • brief outline of future research plans in Australia (max. 1 page)

Application deadline: Friday 3 October 2025

SUBMISSIONS & ENQUIRIES