About us

The Early- and Mid-Career Researcher Forum (EMCR 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 or their discipline or research. The EMCR Forum’s mission is to champion improvement in the national research environment through advocacy. Some of the main areas of focus for the EMCR Forum are sustainable and transparent career structures, gender equity, stable funding policies, career development opportunities, and raising awareness of issues facing the future of science.

Science Pathways is the national meeting of the EMCR Forum. It is the premier conference for career development of EMCRs from academia, industry and government, and provides a unique opportunity for professional development, networking, and collaboration. Participants will be able to meet and engage with leading scientific professionals from some of Australia's top organisations in public and private enterprise. It also provides ECMRs an opportunity to have a say on issues relevant to EMCRs themselves.

The EMCR Forum is supported by the Australian Academy of Science which provides secretariat and other support for the Forum and its activities. This is a key strategic activity of the Academy and underpins its commitment to support the future of science in Australia.