HEAL Initiatives
HEAL Professional Development Grants
Developed by the HEAL EMCR Committee, the HEAL HDR/EMCR Professional Development Grant provides up to $2,000 to support HDR students and early–mid career researchers within the HEAL National Research Network to enhance their research skills through activities such as training, conferences, fieldwork, and secondments aligned with HEAL Research Themes.
Open to eligible members with a HEAL investigator sponsor, the scheme prioritises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants, those in rural and remote areas, and first-time recipients. Applications for 2026 are open from 15 June to 30 July, with funding to be used within one year.
HEAL HDR/EMCR Professional Development Grants are now closed. Applicants will be notified of the outcomes in early September 2026
HEAL Future Leaders School 2026
The HEAL Future Leaders School (FLS) is a flagship capacity‑building initiative of the HEAL National Research Network. It equips emerging public health researchers with interdisciplinary research, leadership, policy translation, and science communication skills to address climate change and improve health outcomes in Australia.
The HEAL Future Leaders School (FLS) 2026 brought together emerging public health leaders from across Australia for an inspiring week of learning, collaboration, and connection. Held from 25–29 May 2026 at the University of Canberra, the program featured interactive lectures, expert panels, roundtables, problem-based learning, site visits, and networking and social events, including a valuable session with the HEAL Leadership Executives.
External Opportunities
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2026 CHiAPRT Research Policy Partnerships Masterclass
The 2026 CHiAPRT Research–Policy Partnerships Masterclass is an interactive short course designed for researchers and policy professionals who want to strengthen the translation of research into policy and practice. Delivered by the Centre for Health in All Policies Research Translation across three engaging modules on 10, 11 and 28 August 2026 (with the final module offered in hybrid format), the masterclass uses a practical “learning by doing” approach combining expert lectures, small-group work, reflection, discussion and participant feedback. Open to professionals at all career stages, the course provides a collaborative space to share experiences, build skills in research–policy collaboration, explore cross‑sector opportunities, and grow meaningful research and policy partnerships.
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‘Bushfires and Your Health’ short course
Bushfires and Your Health’ is a free and award-winning online short course for anyone interested in how bushfires and bushfire smoke affect your health – and what you can do about it.
Enrolments are now open for courses starting 7 September 2026 and 2 November 2026.
Sign up now and get prepared for the summer ahead.
You can learn at your own pace, which includes signing in and picking up where you left off at a time that suits you.