Resources and Opportunities
Discover resources and opportunities available to support women in STEM across their careers and promote gender equity.
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500 Women Scientists
More than 20,000 women of STEM and supporters from more than 100 countries have signed in support of 500 Women Scientists, pledging to build an inclusive scientific community dedicated to training a more diverse group of future leaders in science and to use the language of science to bridge divides and enhance global diplomacy. Projects include an international database of women in STEM, resources for gender equity and a wikipeda-edit-a-thon.
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Ten Simple Rules to Achieve Conference Speaker Gender Balance
An article by Professor Jenny Martin highlighting rules to achieve balance in gender of speakers at conferences.
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APR.Intern
Ongoing
Australian Postgraduate Research Intern (APR.Intern) connects PhD students with industry through short-term internships. These opportunities empower students to thrive in a practical research environment and for businesses to innovate and be future-ready. Our program also links businesses to fresh ideas and provides pathways for universities to expand research collaborations with industry.
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STEM Sisters
Stem Sisters is home to a diverse group of female international students and female migrants committed to an intersectional approach for empowering women of Colour in STEM fields.
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aKIDemic Life
aKIDemic Life is a free resource hub for academics with caring responsibilities. Our mission is to provide you with solutions: to help you plan a successful academic career, reduce stress at work, and enjoy your family more. Whether you have children, are planning for the future, or are caring for family members, we curate relevant research, resources and mentoring to help you make informed decisions as you navigate academic life.
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EMCR Forum
The Early- and Mid-Career Researcher Forum is run by and for all early- and mid-career researchers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics in Australia. Within this website you’ll find all manner of information and contacts to help you develop a career in and around STEM. Whether you are a recent PhD graduate in university research, based within the private sector, or making your contribution in Government, the EMCR Forum is here for you.