PCFA 2026 Priority Impact Research Award – EMCR International Visiting Research Fellow (PIRA-EMCRVF)

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APPLICATION FORM

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Priority Impact Research Award – EMCR International Visiting Research Fellow (PIRA-EMCRVF) provides a funding mechanism to support the career development of early and mid - career researchers (EMCRs) working on prostate cancer.

The award provides funds for international travel to visit collaborators and their research facility (university, research institute, hospital etc). Concomitant attendance and presentation at international conference is optional under this scheme.

Applications solely for conference attendance, will not be considered.

PCFA is providing a total of $100,000 to support multiple awards of $5,000 to $20,000 each to be used in 2027.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The application must be in accordance with the 2026 Priority Impact Research Award – EMCR International Visiting Research Fellow (PIRA-EMCRVF) - Guide for Applicants and the PCFA Research Program Policies and Guidelines.

The application must address all of the following sections which include uploading files in word or PDF format. Uploaded files must not exceed the page limits provided.
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The deadline for applications is 5.00pm Friday 9 October 2026

Applicant's Contact Details

First Name

Surname

Title

Conferral date of higher degree

Institution

State

Phone number

Citizenship

Australian CitizenAustralian Permanent Resident

Current Employment Status

Do you have active employment for the duration of travel and when returning to Australia?

YesNo

Employment

Please provide the funding source of your Position

Position Start Date

Position End Date

No Employment

This scheme requires that you hold an ongoing research position with an eligible institution for your application to be considered.

Current Research Activities

Please provide a summary of research that you are currently involved in, including how it aligns with PCFA's priority research areas.

3000 character limit including spaces

Please upload a 2-page CV addressing the following headings:

A. Relevant background and expertise;

B. Top 5 publications and explanation (citations and Field Weight Citation Index from Scopus to be used);

C. Research grant support;

D. Supervision/training and leadership;

E. Research translation/impact;

F. Career interruptions.

Upload CV here

2xA4 page limit

Administering Institution

Provide details of the institution that currently manages your employment and will manage the funds for this scheme. Refer to page 7 of the Guide to Applicants for details on eligible administering institutions.

Administration Research Officer Name

Institution Name

State

Contact Number

Australian Mentor

Provide details of the person who will endorse your international travel, e.g. Group Head, Department Head.

Name of Mentor

Mentor Title

Mentor Position

Mentor Institution Name

Mentor State

Mentor Email

Provide a letter from your Australian mentor (Group head, Department head, etc.) endorsing your travel plans, including how the planned trip will support you to further your career, develop new collaborations or expand existing collaborations and become an independent prostate cancer researcher.

Upload letter from your Australian Mentor

2x A4 page limit

Expected Travel Dates

Date From

Date To

Total Duration of travel (days)

International host and facility to be visited

Provide details of the international host you will be visiting

Full Name of International Host

Host Title

Host Position

Host Institution Name

Host Address

Host Country

Host Email

Provide a letter of support from your international host/mentor/department head in support of your visit, including how the visit will support the applicant's career development as an independent prostate cancer researcher and details on how the trip will further an existing collaboration or lead to a new collaboration.

Upload letter from your International host

2xA4 page limit

International Host

Provide details on the international host and their institution.
Address the following three questions in your response:

· Is the host an existing or new collaborator?

· Why was the collaborator/Institution selected?

· How does the proposed travel and environment facilitate your career progression?

4500 character limit including spaces

Benefit to men with prostate cancer

How will visiting the research group support your ongoing research to benefit men with prostate cancer, their partners and their families?

3000 character limit including spaces

Conference

Conference attendance is not a requirement under this scheme. However, if you would like to use PCFA funds for a conference please provide details of the conference.

Are you planning to attend an international conference?

YesNo

Conference details

Conference title

Conference Start Date

Conference End Date

Location

Country

Conference Web link

Are you attending as an invited speaker?

YesNo

If yes, please provide details including title of presentation

Have you already submitted an abstract?

YesNo

If yes, please provide details including title of presentation

Budget

How much funding are you requested from PCFA?

Is your institution providing funding for this travel? Encouraged but optional

YesNo

If yes, please enter the amount

Provide a break-down of the budget required for this visit (refer to page 8 of the Guide to Applicants for detail). Include funding you are requesting from PCFA and funds that will be provided (encouraged but optional) by your institution.

Upload Budget spreadsheet here

1x A4 page limit

Supporting Documentation

If you have cited any references, you can upload them here (optional)

1xA4 page limit

Signed certification page

The certification page can be downloaded here. Please complete it and upload it here

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