Post by Research Australia

📢 Applications are now open for the 2026 Future Health Leaders Program, delivered by Research Australia in partnership with AbbVie | Australia.    This unique initiative brings together female Year 11 students for an immersive experience in Canberra this October—designed to spark curiosity, build confidence, and showcase the possibilities within health and medical research.    Participants will:  🔬 Explore pathways into STEM and future leadership opportunities  🏥 Discover the real-world impact of careers in health and medical research  💭 Connect with leading women across research, clinical practice, policy, education, and industry—including a formal reception at Parliament House  🌐 Gain hands-on experience at CSIRO    ✨ Past participants have also shared their journeys and aspirations in Issue 38 of INSPIRE, highlighting their experiences in the program and their passion for pursuing careers in STEM and health and medical research (HMR). You can read their stories here: https://lnkd.in/gu-fziNS If you know a young woman with an interest in STEM, now is the time to encourage her to take the next step.    📝 Apply here: https://lnkd.in/gu4NVaBT    📅 Applications close 31 May 2026    #FutureHealthLeaders #WomenInSTEM #DiversityInResearch