Join us for six productive days on Heron Island.
Each day offers something different, with a dynamic mix of lectures, tutorials, interactive workshops, and networking opportunities with global leaders in the field.
Limited to 40 participants (graduate students, early-career researchers in academia and industry.
To apply, send your Expression of Interest via the online portal, including:
• Curriculum Vitae
• Letter of Motivation
(use the provided template found here)
• Letter of Support from your Principal Investigator
Applications will be open until Monday 1st February 2027 with applicants being notified of outcomes on Monday 15th February 2027.
NOTE: Due to limited room availability, we encourage you to submit applications early.
The program will cover the full spectrum of peptide and protein science; from the latest breakthroughs to emerging areas shaping the discipline. You will receive lectures throughout the day, tutorials, hands-on workshops, and small discussion groups, with time in between to socialise and enjoy the island and its nature.
Participating Institutions
The University of Queensland
The University of Sydney
Australian National University
Monash University
Queensland University of Technology
Edith Cowan University
CSIRO
International Partners
Boston Children's Hospital, Harvard
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Rosalind Franklin Institute
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
University of Southampton
University of Tokyo
University of Washington
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