One of the major objectives of the CBA is to build capacity through training of postdoctoral and postgraduate researchers.

We want to hear from you!

The CBA welcomes input from Early Career Researchers and PhD students regarding the types of training activities you need to address your specific research requirements and interests.

Our technical workshops typically focus on advanced analytical / technical methods in population- and phylo-genomics, spatial ecology, macroecology and biodiversity informatics, often with the primary developers of the methods presenting.

We also facilitate and support other workshops such as working groups, round table discussions and symposiums, which support research development and collaboration across our partner institutions and knowledge exchange amongst scientists, managers and policy makers.

If you have someone you would like to invite and/or a workshop idea ready to go, download and complete a Training Support proposal template and send it to claire.stephens@anu.edu.au.

Alternatively, get in touch and give us some more general training areas/ideas you would be interested in and we'll see how we can help.

“CBA’s workshops provide excellent opportunities to learn from and network and interact with presenters that may not otherwise come to Canberra.” CSIRO Research Scientist, 2016

"The CBA's opportunities — including attending and leading workshops — have equipped me with a skill set that is sought-after as an ECR. I strongly urge PhD students and ECRs to take full advantage of them, as they are instrumental in cultivating the skill sets required for success”. Post doc, University of Canberra, 2023

Eligibility

A Training Support proposal should be led by Postdocs and/or PhD students from at least one of our CBA partner institutions, ie. ANU, CSIRO and/or UC.

The topic of the proposed activity should complement CBA’s biodiversity science focus, eg. evolutionary biology, population and ecosystem ecology, genomics, bioinformatics, and/or spatial modelling.

Funding may be sought for a range of training activities including (but not limited to) workshops, short courses, tutorials, retreats. They can be held at ANU, UC or CSIRO (other venues can be proposed if appropriate).

The activity should be relevant to EMCRs (and others) from all three CBA partner institutions. To further encourage cross-institutional interaction, a social function as part of the program is highly recommended where appropriate.

If required, the CBA can also provide coordination support for your activity, e.g. advertising, registration, venue and flight bookings, etc.

In addition to Training Support funding, CBA also has funding for visiting scientists invited by lab leaders who, during their time in Canberra, will present a workshop and/or seminar for CBA members.

Value

Up to $10,000 for travel and workshop related expenses

Application deadline

Always open

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