Capacity Building Initiatives

Strengthening the research capacity and capability of Australia’s next generation is essential to sustaining a vibrant cardiovascular and stroke research sector. ACvA is committed to this goal through a range of initiatives, including professional development, leadership, mentoring, and networking opportunities.  

To support this work, ACvA established the Emerging Leaders Committee (ELC), made up of Early and Mid-Career Researchers (EMCRs). The ELC works closely with ACvA’s leadership to identify key challenges and priorities facing EMCRs and to develop actions that build a strong and connected EMCR community.

Together, ACvA and the ELC have delivered mentoring programs, workshops, and national summits tailored to the needs of early and mid-career researchers. Being part of our EMCR community offers valuable opportunities to build leadership skills, expand networks, and engage across the broader cardiovascular research sector. 

Objectives

To strengthen and support the capacity and capability of Australia's cardiovascular researchers.

EMCR Summit

An annual Summit, held in partnership with the National Heart Foundation of Australia and Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand to discuss workforce sustainability, with a focus on EMCRs

Projects

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News and Publications

Browse the latest blog articles, research insights, and educational resources in cardiovascular and stroke health. 

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News & Press releases

Reflections from the 2024 National Cardiovascular EMCR Summit

The 2024 National Cardiovascular Early and Mid-Career Researchers (EMCR) Summit, held in Sydney yesterday was a fantastic opportunity to connect, learn, and grow alongside peers, mentors, and experts in the field.

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Press Release: National Summit Highlights Need for Workforce Sustainability in Cardiovascular Research Sector

Recommendations from the 2023 National Cardiovascular Workforce Sustainability Summit have been released highlighting current challenges in career progression and retention in cardiovascular research.

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Dr Janessa Pickering - The Transformative Power of Mentorship

Mentorship has long been a cornerstone of professional growth, whether through formal programs or the natural mentorship that occurs when working closely with others. It provides vital support, fosters meaningful connections, and leaves a lasting impact on both the mentor and mentee.

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Reports

Browse the latest reports from ACvA.

November 2024
Cardiovascular Workforce Sustainability Sector Consultation: Recommendations From an Australian Stakeholder Summit
Paper published in Journal 'Heart, Lung, & Circulation'
July 2022
Supporting Cardiovascular Researchers Takes a Village but it Starts With Us
Paper published in Journal 'European Heart Journal"
February 2022
Strategies to Support Early- and Mid-Career Cardiovascular Researchers to Thrive
paper published in Journal 'MedRxiv'
April 2021
Lack of Funding and Long-Term Job Security Threatens to have Profound Effects on Cardiovascular Researchers Retention in Australia
paper published in Journal 'Journal of Hypertension'
August 2020
Lack of Strategic Funding and Long-Term Job Security Threaten to Have Profound Effects on Cardiovascular Researcher Retention in Australia
paper published in Journal 'Heart, Lung, & Circulation' Open Access

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