Awards and Initiatives

About the Initiative

The objective of the Conference Support Initiative is to provide support for PC4 EMCR members to attend and present their PC4-supported cancer in primary care research at national conferences within Australia.

Four awards will be available through the Conference Support Initiative (2026 – Round 1) of up to $500 (ex GST). Please note: Applicant and Conference eligibility applies.

Funds from the Conference Support Initiative can be used to support the following:

• Travel to and from the conference
• Accommodation
• Registration costs (excluding networking events)

The applicant may have paid for eligible activities prior to the outcome of their application to the Initiative being announced. Payment to successful applicants will be made once the applicant has attended their nominated conference and proof of expenditure is provided to the PC4 Office.

Key Dates 

Eligibility requirements

Applicant eligibility:

• Must be a PC4 member (or submitted an application)
• Must be an EMCR (defined as less than 10 research-active years since PhD awarded)
• Must have an abstract accepted for an oral or poster session at a national research conference prior to application closing date (Thursday 28 May 2026).
• The accepted abstract must be for a cancer in primary care research project that PC4 has supported during its development. PC4 support may include presenting the project at an Engine Room meeting, CDW/PRW or receiving CAG input. Researchers are encouraged to contact PC4 Office by emailing info@pc4tg.com.au to check eligibility if uncertain.

Conference eligibility:

• Conference must be held in Australia between Monday 1 June 2026 – Wednesday 30 September 2026 (excludes PC4 Scientific Symposium)
• Conference must be held at an interstate venue from the applicant’s place of residence.
• Priority will be given to applicants attending MASCC or AAAPC, however other primary care and cancer national conferences will be considered (please note: the requirement for abstract acceptance prior to application closing date).

We anticipate additional funding will be available to support attendance at national conferences held later in 2026.

Assessment criteria

Applications will be assessed on the following:

• All applicant and conference eligibility requirements must be met
• Higher priority will be given to applicants attending MASSC or AAAPC and have an accepted oral presentation
• Other areas of assessment will include the applicant’s statement regarding how attendance at the conference will be beneficial for their professional development.