Who are the early career researchers?

• PhD and Masters' students
• Postdoctoral researchers
• People who have left a clinical career to focus on research, or who have recently added a research component to their clinical career
• People who have recently returned to the research field (after maternity leave, extended leave or a career change)

There is no age limit - anyone who thinks they are an early career researcher probably is one!

What does ASPR offer to early career researchers?

• Reduced registration rates for students

• Awards to support early-career researchers at all stages of their career

• A mentoring program, where early career researchers (the ‘mentee’) are matched with senior ASPR researchers (the ‘mentor’) on the basis of their interests and expertise.  The mentor assists the mentee with the development of generic research skills (‘how to…’)

• Information: The ASPR website now comprises a link which provides scholarship, grant and job opportunities for early career researchers

• Many opportunities for networking and socializing:
  

Wednesday 2 December, 8:00 pm (after the ASPR welcome reception): An informal evening at the pub will assist with new friendships. Early career researchers and senior researchers are all welcome to attend.

Knightsbridge Penthouse, 1/34 Mort St, Braddon http://www.knightsbridgepenthouse.com.au/index.php.

Thursday 3 December, 7:00-8:30: The famous early career researcher breakfast is on again! We will have a line-up of speakers talking about what/when/how to publish, and tips on how to get funded to do your own research.

The breakfast (free for early-career researchers) will be held at Pajenka's, which is in the ANU Union Building. The Café is next door to the Manning Clarke Lecture Theatres (which is where the conference is held).

Speakers will include
(1) Prof Mandy Thomas, the ANU Pro Vice Chancellor for Research, will speak on grant/fellowship applications
(2) Prof Gin Malhi, Editor-in-Chief of Acta Neuropsychiatrica, will give tips on how/when/what to publish
(3) Dr Felice Jacka, who is the early career researcher award recipient of 2008

Thursday 3 December, evening: Formal ASPR dinner with all ASPR members

Everything you wanted to know about NHMRC Scholarships / Postdoctoral Awards / Career Development Awards

Phillip Robinson, who was a member of the NHMRC Research Committee and the Training and Awards Committee, has made available an updated set of NHMRC career slides that cover the entire career scheme from PhD student to retirement

These slides were current at December 2006. Download here.