Don’t miss this opportunity to participate in the Dorabjee Award offered by the Burnet Institute in Australia. The application is now open for the academic year 2025/2026.

Applicants must be actively working in harm reduction policy, practice, or research, have submitted an abstract to a relevant harm reduction–focused conference, and, if applicable, provide evidence of employer or organizational support for their attendance.

The Burnet Institute is a leading medical research and public health organization dedicated to improving health outcomes, particularly for vulnerable and marginalized communities based in Melbourne, Australia. It combines cutting-edge medical research with practical field programs, focusing on infectious diseases, harm reduction, sexual and reproductive health, maternal and child health, and public health innovations.

Application Deadline: Monday, 3 November 2025

Brief Description

• University or Organization: Burnet Institute

• Department: Centre for Harm Reduction

• Course Level: Conference attendance scholarship (professional development)

• Award: Conference costs (airfares, accommodation, registration) and limited living expenses

• Access Mode: Online application

• Number of Awards: 2 (The Dorabjee Award International and The Dorabjee Award Asia)

• Nationality: Open internationally

• The award can be taken in: Australia

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries:

  • Dorabjee Award International: Open to applicants from any country.

  • Dorabjee Award Asia: Open only to applicants from the Asian region.

• Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded for conference participation in areas related to drug use, harm reduction, and related health or social issues.

• Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must:

  • Be actively working in harm reduction policy, practice, or research.

  • Provide evidence of submitting an abstract to a suitable harm reduction–focused conference.

  • Provide proof of employer or organizational support for attendance (if applicable).

How to Apply

Interested individuals may apply online by completing the official application form. Applicants can nominate themselves or others. The form requires responses (in English) to specific questions highlighting experience, contributions, leadership, and reasons for attending the chosen conference. Optional supporting material, such as a short video (up to 2 minutes), can also be submitted.

Benefits

• Full coverage of conference-related expenses, including:

  • Airfares

  • Accommodation

  • Conference registration fees

  • Limited living costs during travel

• Professional recognition and support to showcase contributions in harm reduction.

• Opportunity to engage with global and regional experts, strengthening networks and collaborations in the harm reduction sector.

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