The Dementia Australia Research Foundation Travel Grant is designed to assist Australian dementia researchers to travel nationally or internationally, to learn new techniques and/or build networks with well-known research teams.

Travel Grants are open to Australian-based dementia researchers undertaking projects across all forms of dementia and in any topic area; biomedical (lab-based), clinical, psychosocial, or knowledge translation research projects will be considered. Examples of eligible events for which a Travel Grant can be used include, but are not limited to:

• Work experience at another institution, to learn new techniques, share ideas and build collaborations.
• Attendance at a masterclass, symposium or other skill-based workshop.
• Workshops for collaborative planning ahead of funding calls.
• Conference attendance, including an accepted oral and/or poster presentation or as part of an organising committee.

One or more of the above activities should be included in a single application.

To be eligible for a Travel Grant:

1. At the time of application, acceptance and for the duration of the grant, the applicant (Chief Investigator (CI) must be an Australian citizen, a New Zealand citizen living in Australia, a permanent resident of Australia, or have an appropriate work visa in place. All applicants must provide evidence to their host institution to support this criterion. Host institutions are responsible for certifying and ensuring that these requirements are met. The Dementia Australia Research Foundation may request further information in relation to these requirements.
2. The CI must have completed at least one-year full-time equivalent of their PhD (with confirmation passed) and not more than 10 years post-PhD experience at the time of applying, adjusted for career interruptions (i.e. the CI was awarded a PhD or equivalent (DPhil or M.D. by research) on or after 29 July 2015). If applicable, evidence of the applicant's PhD confirmation must be provided by March 2026.
3. Research that is to be presented publicly must be approved by an authorised ethics committee, if applicable.

• Email: foundation@dementia.org.au