CONNECTING BRIGHT MINDS
TRAVEL GRANTS
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TRAVEL GRANTS AT A GLANCE
From funding amounts to eligibility and application rounds, here's a quick overview of how our travel grants work.
funding available
Up to $2,000 for domestic conferences and up to $5,000 for international conferences.
who can apply
See application eligibility further down the page.
applications
Available throughout the financial year for a range of conferences.
multiple rounds
Conferences are selected by key leaders in the field.
CURRENT FY27 GRANT OPPORTUNITIES
2027 FINANCIAL YEAR
| FY2027 Conference/Symposium/Meeting | Dates | Location | RCD Grants Available | Applications Close |
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| Society for Neuro-Oncology (SNO) Annual Meeting 2026 | 12–15 November 2026 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA | 2 | CLOSED |
| Annual Congress of the International Society of Paediatric Oncology (SIOP) 2026 | 15–18 September 2026 | San Antonio, Texas, USA | 1 | CLOSED |
| Australia and New Zealand Haematology and Oncology Group (ANZCHOG) Annual Scientific Meeting 2027 | TBA | Sydney, Australia | 2 | TBA |
| Australian Children’s Brain Cancer Centre Conference 2027 | March 2027 | Brisbane, Queensland, Australia | 3 | TBA |
| International Paediatric Brain Cancer Symposium 2027 | 14–17 April 2027 | Cincinnati, Ohio, USA | 2 | 14 February 2027 |
HOW IT WORKS
CHOOSE YOUR CONFERENCE
Browse current grant rounds and select the conference you wish to attend. View available grants HERE.
PREPARE YOUR APPLICATION
Complete the online application form and upload required supporting documents.
INDEPENDENT ASSESSMENT
Applications are reviewed against the published assessment criteria by an independent panel.
RECEIVE YOUR OUTCOME
Successful applicants are notified around five weeks before the conference.
ℹ️ Good to know: Applications are reviewed independently against published assessment criteria to ensure a fair and transparent process
ELIGIBILITY
WHO CAN APPLY?
AFTER THE CONFERENCE
TELL US WHAT YOU LEARNED
Successful recipients send us:
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A short report
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Key learnings
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Research outcomes
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Photos (optional)
FUNDING AVAILABLE
APPLICATION GUIDELINES
GENERAL GUIDELINES
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Each listed event is treated as a single grant round.
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Applications may be lodged up to two months prior to each listed event, at which time they will be assessed, and the outcome will be communicated within 5 weeks before the event date.
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An individual researcher may only receive one travel grant in a single fiscal year.
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There are no restrictions on the numbers of applications from researchers at a single institution or organisation.
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Researchers must apply using the application form found here
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The Foundation will not accept any late applications after the closing dates.
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The grant can’t be transferred to another conference or researcher without the Foundation’s written approval.
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In cases where competitive, multiple applications are received from a single host organisation or institute, the Foundation may enter into negotiations with the host to co-fund more than one.
Assessment Criteria
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Impact of contribution (e.g., conference presentation, poster, chairing a session, sharing knowledge gained with peers).
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Anticipated benefits to applicant and their supporting organisation.
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Level of endorsement from the supporting organisation.
Assessment Process
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Applications will be reviewed by a panel consisting of Head of Research, and the RCD Travel Grant Scientific Review Committee.
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Applications will be graded against the assessment criteria.
Notification of Outcomes
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Applicants will be notified via email of the outcome within five weeks of the event date.
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Successful applicants and their supporting organisation will be issued with a grant award letter.
Grant Acceptance
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The supporting organisation will be required to sign a letter of agreement to accept and administer the travel grant.
WHAT OUR TRAVEL GRANT RECIPIENTS ARE SAYING
Dr Zahra Abbas- Perth Children’s Hospital, Telethon Kids Institute, Perth
ISPNO 2022
“I am very grateful for the support that the RCD Foundation Travel Grant provided me to attend my first international scientific conference. It was a fantastic opportunity to expand my professional network, share my research, and hear about the latest research in the field.’’
Dr Paul Daniel – Hudson
ANZCHOG ASM 2022
“ANZCHOG 2022 was an amazing experience which provided insight into the clinical and translational issues being actively addressed to improve paediatric patient outcomes. Thank you to the Robert Connor Dawes Foundation for this opportunity!”
Dr Anna Samolej – The Children’s Hospital at Westmead, New South Wales
ISPNO 2022
“Attending a conference in person felt incredibly refreshing and rewarding, after such a long break due to COVID-19. Not only did it enable easier communication and provide networking opportunities through face-to-face interaction, but being able to attend presentations in person enhanced the permeability of the information being presented.
Attending ISPNO provided me with a wealth of new knowledge, but also added motivation and enthusiasm to continue my work, inspired by the progress being made in the field of pediatric neuro-oncology.”
READY TO APPLY?
Applications are quick and easy. We look forward to supporting your research journey
