New multi-billion dollar brain science initiatives are underway in the US, Japan, Europe and China. With our rich and proud history in brain science, Australia has the opportunity to be a major player in this international effort. By retaining our best scientists, attracting international science super-stars, and linking researchers with new global high-tech industries, we can ensure that Australians enjoy the social, health and economic benefits that will flow from a better understanding of the brain.

A significant investment in an Australian Brain Initiative will:

The Australian Early- and Mid-Career Researcher Forum of the Australian Academy of Science serves as the voice of the country's future scientific and research leaders. We currently reach over 3,300 individuals and are seeking to broaden and increase our engagement with Australian EMCRs to better represent their views, needs and vision to decision-makers within the government, Members of Parliament and key funding agencies.

Nikola Bowden Chair, EMCR Forum Executive Australian Academy of Science @EMCRForum

Sandra Gardam Early- and Mid-Career Researcher Project Officer Australian Academy of Science @sandra_gardam

Have you ever wondered what the EMCR Forum does? Ok sure you get a newsletter with interesting articles every once in a while and e-updates full of awards to apply for and funding opportunities (make sure you read it – it could include just the opportunity you are waiting for!) But other than that?