EMCR Forum

The Australian Early- and Mid-Career Researcher Forum (the Forum) is the national voice of Australia's emerging scientists, representing researchers who are up to 15 years post-PhD (or other research higher degree), irrespective of their professional appointment.

Welcome to the Early- and Mid-Career Researcher Forum.

The Forum is run by and for early- and mid-career researchers across science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) in Australia.

Here you will find information, resources, and contacts designed to support your career development in STEM. Whether you’re a recent PhD graduate in academia, working in the private sector, or contributing to government initiatives, the EMCR Forum is here to help you connect, grow and succeed.

About the Forum

The EMCR Forum's mission is to serve as the voice of Australia's early- and mid-career researchers, championing improvement in the national research environment through advocacy.

EMCR Forum Executive Committee

The EMCR Forum Executive Committee is a dedicated group of volunteers who work in close collaboration with the Secretariat of the Australian Academy of Science to amplify the voice of Australia’s EMCRs in STEM.

EMCR Forum membership registration

Membership of the Forum is open to early- and mid-career researchers (EMCRs) actively engaged in STEM research, either as a researcher or in a role that substantially supports the delivery of research and that requires substantial research training and experience.

Contact the Forum

As the national voice for Australia’s emerging scientists, the EMCR Forum—through its Executive Committee—welcomes your input.

Forum submissions and position statements

The EMCR Forum represents the Australian early- and mid-career researcher (EMCR) community by making formal submissions to government inquiries and reviews. Click to see the Forum’s recent submissions.