why join yes Australia

Broaden your horizons and develop your commercial professional skills by joining YES.

Gain Business Insights: Learn how to source and manage funding, and develop project management skills within business planning.

  1. Innovate and Create: Think creatively to solve major challenges and cultivate business acumen.

  2. Network and Collaborate: Work with peers and industry experts, improving your networking and teamwork skills.

  3. Communicate with Impact: Discover how to effectively communicate your research to diverse audiences.

  4. Overcome Barriers: Identify problems and implement the best solutions, while learning about ethical, legal, and health and safety aspects.

call closes september 1oth 2025

  • You can enter YES Australia 2025 if, at the time of participation, you are:

    • a technician

    • registered as a postgraduate

      • Master, PhD, postdoctoral researcher or research fellow

    • an early career academic or knowledge exchange 

      • completed a PhD, postdoc or fellowship typically within the past 18 months

      • maximum of two in a team

    There is no age limit for those wishing to participate.

  • The cost to participate in YES Australia 2025 is $2500 per team.

    Cost excludes travel and subsistence.

    Payment will be requested on completion of an individual registration form – this will be sent once your team application has been accepted.

    For payment, you will be sent an invoice from YES Australia.

    Please note, payments are non-refundable.