The Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC) has unveiled a new three-year bursary with Life Sciences Queensland (LSQ).
Launched as a legacy project for the Centre’s 30th anniversary, the initiative will provide critical funding to mid-career researchers in the health, biomedical, and agritech sectors.
The bursary was developed through the BCEC Convention Advocates Partnership, a network of international leaders who have secured 163 conferences and generated A$358 million (US$253.3 million) in economic impact for Brisbane since 2010.
“For three decades, BCEC has partnered with science leaders to showcase Queensland’s innovation to the world. This initiative honours that legacy by investing in future talent and strengthening the connections that drive global impact,” said Kym Guesdon, general manager of BCEC.
As the state’s peak body for medical and agricultural science, LSQ represents over 100 industry members. The life sciences sector is a significant driver for the local economy, contributing A$2.1 billion in gross value-added and employing more than 12,000 people.
Incoming LSQ chair Frank Gannon added that the bursary is a reflection of Queensland’s “maturity in cross-disciplinary collaboration”, aimed at securing long-term advancements in regional health and food supply.
“We’re proud to collaborate with the Centre on an initiative that not only supports individual researchers but strengthens the entire ecosystem for bio innovation in Queensland,” he added.
Application details and programme guidelines for the new bursary are expected to be released in the coming months via the LSQ website.
