Securing funding is one of the hardest parts of a research career. ASMR's new partnership with The GrantEd Group is designed to change that, with 50% off on-demand grant development support for ASMR members, and more to come.
Details: asmr.org.au/partners/
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In a new piece for The Australian, ASMR CEO Dr Shane Huntington OAM writes about a funding crisis decades in the making, and what it means for the people on the ground.
Read the full article: asmr.org.au/news/asmr-in...
Become an ASMR member now to support our ongoing advocacy ➡️ lnkd.in/gNvSqFr
Many researchers spend more than 25% of their time each year simply applying for funding.
Email Treasurer Jim Chalmers, Finance Minister Katy Gallagher, and Health Minister Mark Butler now to ensure Australian medical research is adequately funded ➡️ lnkd.in/ggZn8HnS
The bad news is that there's still a lot of work to be done.
The good news is that we're only just getting started.
Want to be part of what's next?
Renew your ASMR membership now to be part of this growing community, and have your voice heard and amplified 👉 asmr.org.au/membership/
🟪 Hosted Gala Dinners alongside our 2025 National ASMR Medallist Tour with Dr Daniel Timms, inventor of the BiVACOR total artificial heart.
🟪 Connected with hundreds of thousands of people online, all sharing the same frustrations and hopes for the future of our sector.
🟪 Hosted a sold out National Scientific Conference in Brisbane
🟪 Held fantastic state-based Scientific Meetings with record attendance
It's been a big 12 months for the Australian Society for Medical Research.
We've grown a lot, had many important conversations, and been part of some fantastic campaigns.
Through the incredible hard work and dedication of our 66 volunteers across Australia, we:
Email key politicians now to ensure that Australian medical research is adequately funded to support EMCRs ➡️ lnkd.in/ggZn8HnS
Become an ASMR member now to support our ongoing advocacy ➡️ lnkd.in/gNvSqFr
We support EMCRs by creating opportunities for professional development, supportive environments to share your work, and by amplifying your voices in conversations with policymakers.
But there’s only so much that can be done while the sector remains drastically underfunded.
When students in Australia enrol in a PhD, they do so with the expectation of finding work in their field.
Due to the chronic underfunding of Australian medical research, that promise of a future career in medical research is not being fulfilled, and ECRs are leaving our sector in droves.
🎬 A few weeks ago, we were on set filming with Monique Ryan MP and her incredible team for the #MedicalResearchMatters campaign. We couldn't be more proud to stand alongside them in this fight.
Over 3000 voices have already spoken up. Now we need yours.
➡️ Add your voice now: lnkd.in/ggZn8HnS
ASMR's pre-budget submission calls for two strategic investments to secure Australia's research future:
1️⃣ Unlock the Medical Research Future Fund
2️⃣ 20% Boost to the Medical Research Endowment Account
Read our full submission and learn more about why this investment matters: lnkd.in/g6ggRnFs
Applications are OPEN for our 2026 State Committees!
Our State Committees operate at the intersection of grassroots action and national impact. We're looking for people who are ready to create the research ecosystem they want to work in.
Learn more and apply online here: asmr.org.au/state-commit...
The success rate for NHMRC Ideas Grants announced yesterday was just over 8%. That means 11 of every 12 people who applied got rejected. This is a culture changing level of rejection and frankly a point of national shame. This is a crisis for research.
I will not rest until we see this resolved.
Yesterday our CEO Dr Shane Huntington OAM interviewed Monique Ryan MP on Triple R about how we can achieve full disbursement of the Medical Research Future Fund.
Keep your eyes peeled for her press conference this Thursday 6/11!
Check out the full interview here ➡️ lnkd.in/gz3XVpWa
🧠 This #WorldMentalHealthDay, we spoke with Dr Andrea Ricciardiello about how sleep impacts memory, mood & mental health in older adults. Her research explores brain stimulation during sleep as a new way to fight depression & cognitive decline.
🔗 asmr.org.au/blog/world-m...
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🎉 Tickets are nearly sold out for our exclusive Gala Dinners 🎉 Happening across five states this October - where Australia's medical researchers come together for an evening of recognition, connection, and celebration.
Get your tickets now at our website: asmr.org.au
📢 We're thrilled that Prof Fabienne Mackay from QIMR Berghofer will be joining us as a keynote speaker at the 64th ASMR NSC! Tickets are now extremely limited - don’t miss out! ➡️ Register here: asmr.org.au/nsc/
📢 We're thrilled that A/Prof James Hudson from QIMR Berghofer will be joining us as a keynote speaker at the 64th ASMR NSC!
Tickets are now extremely limited - don’t miss out!
➡️ Register here: asmr.org.au/nsc/
🎟️ This is your last chance to secure your place at the Victorian ASMR Gala Dinner!
Tickets close on 8th October for the Victorian Gala Dinner, held on 23rd October at the beautiful Arts Centre and hosted by Dr Ebony Monson and Dr Shane Huntington OAM. 🎉
📅 Book NOW ➡️ asmr.org.au/vic/
📢 We're thrilled that A/Prof Jo James from the Uni of Auckland will be joining us as our Firkin Orator at the 64th ASMR NSC!
Tickets are now extremely limited - don’t miss out!
➡️ Register here: asmr.org.au/nsc/
Think you know what to expect from the Victorian ASMR Gala Dinner? Think again!
Join our co-MCs Dr Ebony Monson, the creator of Nerd Nite Melb, and Dr Shane Huntington OAM ASMR’s CEO for a whirlwind celebration of Victoria’s brightest minds.
This event is not to be missed! asmr.org.au/vic/
📢 We're thrilled that Emeritus Professor Paul Young from The University of Queensland, a leading researcher in virology/infectious diseases, will be joining us as our Edwards Orator at the 64th ASMR NSC!
Tickets are now extremely limited - don’t miss out!
➡️ Register here: asmr.org.au/nsc/
🎉 Tickets for the ASMR Gala Dinners are now available! 🎉
Our Gala Dinners are taking place across Aus this October, bringing together the brightest minds in medical research for an unforgettable evening of celebration, networking, and inspiration.
Get your tickets now at our website: asmr.org.au
🚨 FINAL CALL: Abstract submissions for ASMR's 64th National Scientific Conference close TODAY! 🚨
Don't miss your chance to present in Brisbane this November (6-7 Nov).
⏰ Don't wait – submissions close at the end of today, and there will be no further extensions: asmr.org.au/nsc/
Don't miss out! Abstract submissions for ASMR's 64th National Scientific Conference close MONDAY, 15 SEPTEMBER
This is your chance to share your research, connect with future colleagues, and be part of Australia's multidisciplinary health research community.
Submit here: asmr.org.au/nsc/
🚨 Hunter Annual Scientific Meeting - Abstracts closing soon! 🚨
Don't miss out on your chance to present your research at the Hunter Annual Scientific Meeting!
🔗 Register now: asmr.org.au/hunter/
⏰ Deadline: Mon, 15 September 2025
🔊 Great research deserves great communication.
We’re awarding 2 x $2,000 prizes for standout presentations at our national, cross-disciplinary conference - all in a supportive, welcoming environment.
More than a competition. A career-building opportunity.
👉 Apply now: asmr.org.au/nsc/
📣 Don't miss out on this incredible workshop at our National Scientific Conference. Abstracts close 15th September - submit here: asmr.org.au/nsc/
