Annual Congress Grants

Our Congress Travel Grant applications award members up to $2,000 to help subsidise costs associated with attending the CNSA Annual Congress.

The Cancer Nurses Society of Australia (CNSA) is dedicated to supporting the ongoing professional development of cancer nurses. By encouraging the continual enhancement of knowledge and skills, CNSA aims to foster excellence in cancer nursing practice and contribute to the advancement of the profession.

Six $2000 CNSA Annual Congress and two $2000 BPCAQ Travel Grants are available to help subsidise costs associated with attending the 2026 CNSA Annual Congress, Elevate Cancer Nursing: Innovate. Integrate. Educate. Advocate, which is taking place from 17-19 June in Perth, Western Australia.

Thanks to the generous support of the CNSA State Groups and National Office as well as the Breast & Prostate Cancer Association of QLD (BPCAQ) , these grants aim to provide financial assistance to cover associated Congress costs, such as registration, travel, or accommodation.

Please note: the BPCAQ Travel Grant is for Queensland based nurses. Preference will be given to nurses from regional, rural and remote areas.

Below you will find an outline of key information for CNSA Professional Development Travel Grants including eligibility, timelines, application process and requirements for all successful recipients including terms and conditions. 

Grant Eligibility

  • Applicants must have held financial membership with CNSA for a minimum of 12 months on 1st February each year
  • Applicants must be Full Members or Early Career Members of CNSA
  • Applicants must have their application endorsed by their line Manager
  • Applicants are ineligible if they have previously been awarded this grant within the past 2 years

Grant Terms & Conditions

  • Applicants will be awarded CNSA Travel grants on a reimbursement basis, to the maximum total of $2000
  • Applicants will be reimbursed 75% of total grant prior to attendance at Congress with the remaining 25% released following completion of all reporting requirements 2 months following Congress 
  • Applicants will be required to provide their bank details and an estimate of total expenses for which they are seeking grant support at the time of application. 

Grant Application Process & Timelines

  • Applications open on 2 February 2026. Notifications will be shared on the CNSA website and through CNSA member platforms
  • Applicants should apply online via the online form: 2026 CNSA Professional Development Travel Grant Application Form
  • All applications are reviewed by the CNSA Education Standing Committee.
  • Successful applicants will receive notification by 31 March 2026.
  • Successful applicants will receive a letter including recipient responsibilities, grant terms and conditions, as well as helpful tips for attendance at Congress 2026.

Important tips:

  • Ensure you submit a comprehensive application by midnight (AEST) on the advertised closing date. * Please note: “Year” refers to the same calendar year of the grant application.  
  • Make sure you have discussed your application with your line Manager and have their support and endorsement. 
  • Ensure you have reviewed all of the requirements for successful recipients and ensure you are able to meet these requirements before applying.

What Happens After Applying?

Please note that the CNSA Professional Development Travel Grant terms and conditions have changed in 2026.

Grant recipients will be required to undertake the following duties as part of the reporting process:

  • Meet at Congress on Day 1 for a group photo
  • Complete a comprehensive Congress Reflection and Impact Report within two months of attending Congress using a provided template
  • Participate in a Tune in Tuesday online webinar rapid-fire presentation series in 2026 (max 5 minutes), summarising key learnings from your attendance at Congress guided by your Congress Reflection and Impact report. This is an opportunity to share your experience and provide advice for future CNSA Professional Development Travel Grant applicants.

Click the link below to view a copy of the Professional Development Grant Program Policy.

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