Two $4000 AUD grants will be available to support a student's visit to a host lab, in Australia or internationally, to further the development of students' Masters or PhD research programmes.

The Peter Gage Student Collaborative Grant will be awarded to an outstanding research proposal in basic physiology. The AuPS Student Collaborative Grant will be awarded to an outstanding research proposal in any field of physiology.

The winner will be asked to deliver a webinar presentation to AuPS students and ECR members after their visit.

To be considered for this grant, applicants must:

• Be currently enrolled in a physiology-related Masters or PhD programme at an Australian University/Research Institute.

• Be current financial Members of the Society for at least one year at the time of application (note: provisional members* are not eligible to apply).

• Not be already involved in the host group's work in any way.

Applications should include:

• Research proposal including background, rationale and aims (300 words).

• Significance of the research and expected outcomes of the funding (200 words).

• Value of the new collaboration and future collaborative plans (300 words).

• References (maximum of 10, Vancouver reference style).

• Letter of support from primary supervisor (1 page limit).

• Letter of support from host (1 page limit).

• Curriculum Vitae (maximum of 2 pages).

The application will be assessed on the scientific merit of the project, the value of the new collaboration and the CV of the student.

Early PhD candidates are encouraged to apply as CVs will be judged relative to opportunity. The application will NOT be assessed on the basis of the host's track record, or on the basis of existing collaborations between the primary supervisor and the host.

The most highly ranked applicants may be asked to attend a short interview with the AuPS Council Executive.

Applications close: 5 pm (AEST) 12 September 2025

Email applications to the AuPS National Secretary