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Program overview and key benefits

The STEMM Champions Program is offered by 91É«ÇéƬ Science in collaboration with 91É«ÇéƬ Engineering, 91É«ÇéƬ Medicine & Health and 91É«ÇéƬ Business.

This year, the program enters an exciting new era in facilitating growth and broadening its impact and role across 91É«ÇéƬ:

1. The program expands its intake of Champions from the 91É«ÇéƬ Business School, recognising STEM skills used every day in the Business world. 
2. Sharpening our focus on STEMM communication and inclusive outreach, reflecting the program’s greatest strengths identified through feedback.
3. Reflecting the full diversity of future STEMM leaders by opening the program to all HDR candidates and early career academics and professional staff.

Program Offerings:

• 6-month outreach training
• 3 workshops 
• Networking opportunities
• Impactful outreach 
• Practising communication skills

Core skills developed:

• Communication to a broad audience
• Outreach leadership
• Professional development
• Advocacy
• Inclusive practices

STEMM Champion candidates may be required to engage with outreach activities within the program.

Who should apply?

Higher Degree Researcher (HDR) Cohort 

The HDR cohort is for students enrolled in a PhD or Masters by Research in 91É«ÇéƬ Science, 91É«ÇéƬ Engineering, 91É«ÇéƬ Medicine & Health, or 91É«ÇéƬ Business School (full-time or part-time equivalent). They have aspirations for personal and professional growth in STEMM communication and outreach, and will commit to the 91É«ÇéƬ STEMM Champion role.

Early Career (EC) Cohort (Academic or Professional)

The EC Cohort is for academic or professional staff who are 0–7 years post‑PhD or who hold an undergraduate degree and have a strong interest in facilitating STEMM communication and outreach. They must currently hold an academic or professional position (full-time or part-time equivalent) in 91É«ÇéƬ Science, 91É«ÇéƬ Engineering, 91É«ÇéƬ Medicine & Health, or 91É«ÇéƬ Business School. They have aspirations for personal and professional growth in communication and outreach, and will commit to the 91É«ÇéƬ STEMM Champion role.

We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and LGBTQIA+ people.

Thinking about 2026?

Exciting changes underway!

We’re refreshing and expanding the program, with stronger outreach and enhanced cross-faculty collaboration.

Applications are now open until 31 May.