In 2026, Health Translation Queensland is sponsoring 2 early- and mid-career research-active health professionals to participate in the 2026 Translation Pathways Program delivered by our partner organisation, the Translational Research Institute (TRI).
This opportunity supports research-active health professionals to accelerate the translation of their research by participating in one of Queensland’s leading, practice-focused translation education programs.
TRI’s Translation Pathways Program is one of TRI’s flagship educational offerings. Commencing on 1 May 2026 and ending on 30 April 2027, the 12-month program supports researchers to:
HTQ’s 2 sponsored TRI Translation Fellowships 2026 are open to early- to mid-career research-active health professionals, in line with TRI’s eligibility criteria for the broader program, who are employed by one of HTQ’s 6 health services partners:
The 2 successful applicants will receive:
Download a more detailed program outline.
View TRI’s promotional video to hear more about the benefits of the Translation Pathways Program.
“This fellowship was an invaluable opportunity. It helped me refine how I articulate and ‘pitch’ my research, develop skills to build a strong clinician-researcher profile, and gain valuable insight into how I could broaden my career opportunities in evidence translation. I would strongly encourage clinician-researchers – particularly those in Allied Health – to apply for this fellowship.“
Dr Sally Griffin, Accredited Practising Dietitian, Research Fellowship – Metro South Health, Senior Research Officer – Princess Alexandra Hospital Dietetics Department
Applications for the HTQ sponsored TRI Translation Fellowships 2026 will open on 13 February 2026 and close on 13 March 2026.
Applications will be assessed by a panel from HTQ’s health service partners, with selection based on merit and alignment with program objectives.
Successful applicants will be notified by 10 April 2026.
For questions, please review the FAQs below or email research@healthtranslationqld.org.au.
You can apply if you are an early- to mid-career research-active health professional and meet the eligibility criteria for the Translation Pathways Program set by the Translational Research Institute.
For the HTQ sponsored places, you must be employed by one of HTQ’s 6 health services partners:
Health Translation Queensland is sponsoring 2 TRI Translation Fellowships in 2026.
HTQ sponsorship provides full support to participate in the 12-month Translation Pathways Program, removing financial barriers to accessing this flagship translation education opportunity.
Sponsorship does not cover additional funding for professional development.
The Translation Pathways Program runs for 12 months and includes structured learning activities, facilitated sessions and cohort-based engagement.
Detailed time commitments are outlined by TRI as part of the broader program information and should be reviewed before applying.
You will gain:
Applications are reviewed by a panel from HTQ’s health service partners panel, with assessment based on:
Successful applicants will be notified by 10 April 2026, with the Program formally commencing on 1 May 2026.
No. HTQ sponsorship of the 2 TRI Translation Fellowships in the Translation Pathways Program covers only the Fellowship aspect of the program. No additional funding is available for professional development. For more information refer to 2026 TRI Translation Fellowship Guidelines (6. Grant funding).
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