Become a Franklin Women member
We are a social enterprise that supports the careers of women in the health and medical research ecosystem through our uplifting community, professional development events and impactful initiatives.
No matter your role or where you are in your career journey, you’re welcome here.
Which membership is right for me?
Franklin Women members can tap into a range of perks (scroll down!) while also co-investing in our social enterprise and its mission.
We have three tiers of individual membership designed with equity and accessibility in mind. We acknowledge the unique career journey and personal situation of each of our members. Take a look the options below and choose what feels right for you and your current career stage.
Get a discount
If you work or study at one of our Partner Organisations, you can access a 25% discount off the membership prices above. Just ask your organisation for the coupon code or email us for assistance.
Members Connect meetups
Exclusive opportunity to connect with other Franklin Women members virtually and in person at free, members only, meetups.
Discounted event tickets
Connect with like-minded women and learn new skills at one of our upcoming events.
Access to our innovative initiatives
We are proud to offer our members a Carer’s Scholarship and a sponsored place in our cross-organisational Inclusive Leadership Mentoring Program.
Our monthly newsletter and career profile
Supporting women in your field
Franklin Women is a social enterprise, so our members are collectively investing in our mission. Your membership (10% of Student and Professional membership fees and 20% of Leader membership fees) helps fund our Carer’s Scholarship, supporting primary caregivers achieve their career goals.
Members-only content
Resources from our events and activities are available on our website for members (launching soon).
Gift a membership
(We think!) a Franklin Women membership is a wonderful way to reward or recognise a great mentor, colleague or friend, while also supporting their career development.
“I appreciate the guidance and support I’ve received as a FW member, it’s been extremely helpful to navigate my passion and future direction.”
You belong here
If you’re aspiring to have a rewarding and impactful career in the health and medical research ecosystem, we’d love you to join the Franklin Women community as a member.
We value the diversity of our community and our members represent a wide range of organisations, roles, career stages and disciplines within the Australian health and medical research ecosystem. Whether you’re a PhD student, a health executive, a lab-based scientist, a science communicator, a public health practitioner, an engineer, or beyond, you’ll find your place (and your people!) here.
We strive to create a safe space for everyone and welcome individuals of any gender to become a member. If you would like to be involved in initiatives that centre the experiences of women* in our sector, or want to support and be part of driving our mission, we welcome you.
*’Woman’ is defined as anyone who identifies as a woman, including cisgender (gender identity corresponds with sex assigned at birth) and transgender (gender identity does not correspond with sex assigned at birth) women.
Meet our members
Professor Anne Cust
Dr. Caitlin Keighley
Professor Caroline Homer
Dr Carole Ford
Associate Professor Devanshi Seth
Dr Emily Atkins
Dr Inken Martin
Dr Jane Ho
Professor Judith Trotman
Professor Julie Leask
Professor Meera Agar
Dr Megan Brewer
Dr Megan Smith
Dr Sarah Masso
Dr Tanya Ward
Associate Professor Wilhelmina (Willa) Huston