Our 2026 funding round is now open
We are calling for applications from early- and mid-career researchers (EMCRs) for the Priority Impact Research Award – EMCR International Visiting Research Fellow (PIRA-EMCRVF).
PCFA is committed to helping build Australia’s capacity to generate knowledge that will improve the lives of men with prostate cancer, their partners and their families.
To achieve this, PCFA recognises the importance of growing our prostate cancer workforce in Australia, particularly by supporting the career development of EMCRs.
The PIRA-EMCRVF provides a funding mechanism to support the career development of EMCRs by providing an opportunity to travel to another country to visit collaborators and their research facility (university, research institute, hospital, industry partner, etc.).
Concomitant attendance and presentation at international conferences is optional but not essential.
PCFA is providing a total of $100,000 to support multiple awards of $5,000 to $20,000 each to be used in 2027.
Applications are welcome from prostate cancer-focused EMCRs with less than ten years post PhD full-time research experience by the grant submission deadline.
The application deadline is 5pm, Friday 9 October 2026.
For more information on the grant criteria and application process, please refer to the supporting documentation and guidelines below:
- Guide for applicants
- How to Submit an Application
- Certification Page
- PCFA Research Program Policies and Guidelines
Important Dates:
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Program Launch Date |
Wednesday, 19 August 2026 |
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Application Submission Deadline |
5pm, Friday 9 October 2026 |
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RAC review and deliberations |
October - November 2026 |
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Anticipated Award Notification |
December 2026 |
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Funding Start Date - flexible |
Available from 1 January 2027. Negotiable must commence within 12 months of accepting the award |
For more information, please contact:
Research Program
Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia
Via email to research@pcfa.org.au
