The Organising Committee of the Lorne Conference on Protein Structure and Function recognises that interstate and international researchers have higher attendance costs than their Victorian counterparts.

In recognition of this inequity, we will be offering partial reimbursements to Early Career Researchers who are within 5 years of the award of their PhD (i.e. not before 2019 for the 2025 meeting, unless there are valid circumstances for a career break). Career interruptions will be considered when calculating eligibility. Students, who already receive reduced registration fees will be ineligible for this reimbursement.

Up to $5000 will be dispersed among all eligible attendees. The value of the reimbursement will be scaled based on distance travelled from the applicant's current home Institution.

Application Process

In addition to submitting an abstract (here), applicants must confirm where they are domiciled, how many years they are post-PhD and, if more than 5 years post-PhD, outline any career interruptions. The application closes on FRIDAY 17 JANUARY, 2025