The Boomerang Travel Fellowship helps Australian cancer researchers working overseas return to Australia to continue their career development. The Lorne Cancer Conference runs the fellowship and requires recipients to present their research at its February 2027 meeting in Lorne.
The award is intended for researchers seeking an Australian research position and using the trip to build strategic alliances. Recipients must submit an outcome report by November 2027.
Benefits & funding
- Up to AUD 3,500 for airfares and any additional accommodation.
- Conference registration, conference accommodation, and the meal package are covered.
Eligibility
- Early- to mid-career cancer researcher currently conducting research overseas.
- No more than 10 years post-PhD.
- Australian citizen or permanent resident seeking a research position in Australia.
- The travel award must be used to develop strategic alliances in Australia.
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Education required
PhD
Experience required
≤ 10 yrs
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Application process
- 1Download and complete the application template from the fellowship page.
- 2Prepare a Lorne Cancer Conference abstract following the online guidelines, a curriculum vitae of no more than three pages, a publication list, and a one-page outline of future research plans in Australia.
- 3Email the completed form and materials to Raelene.Endersby@thekids.org.au by 9 October 2026.
Program timeline
Applications open.
1 September 2026
Application deadline.
9 October 2026
Conference abstract notifications.
Early November 2026
Conference period in Lorne.
11–14 February 2027
Recipient outcome report due.
November 2027