Idea Generation Workshops

Where Great Research Ideas Take Shape

ANZUP’s Ideas Generation Workshops (IGWs) are designed to help transform promising concepts into high-quality research studies that have the potential to improve the lives of people affected by bladder, kidney, testicular, penile and prostate cancers.

These highly interactive workshops bring together ANZUP’s multidisciplinary network of clinicians, researchers, consumers, allied health professionals and trial experts to explore new ideas, challenge thinking, identify opportunities and strengthen research concepts. Whether you’re an experienced investigator, an early-career researcher or someone with a new idea you’d like to test, IGWs provide a supportive environment to develop and refine your thinking.

Presenters have the opportunity to pitch their concept to a room of experts and receive constructive feedback from colleagues with diverse expertise. Through open discussion and collaboration, ideas can evolve into robust research proposals that may be ready for further development, funding opportunities and, ultimately, clinical trial implementation.

Not ready to present? We encourage all ANZUP members to attend. IGWs offer a unique opportunity to learn how research ideas are developed, gain insight into clinical trial design, contribute to scientific discussion and build valuable connections across the ANZUP network.

All workshop discussions are confidential and conducted as an ANZUP activity, creating a safe space for innovation, collaboration and knowledge sharing.

Whether you join us in person or online, we invite you to be part of the conversation and help shape the future of urogenital cancer research.

How to Get Involved

Attend the workshop

All ANZUP members are welcome to participate, either in person or via Zoom.

Present an idea

Have a research concept you’d like to explore? We encourage submissions at all stages of development. No idea is too early and no question is too small.

Develop your network

Connect with leading researchers, clinicians and emerging investigators who share a passion for improving outcomes for people affected by below-the-belt cancers.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

• Ensure your ANZUP membership is current. Membership is free.
• Submit your concept by the advertised submission deadline.
• Advanced concepts should include a completed IGW form and a 3–5 slide summary (template here).
• Developing concepts should include 1–2 slides and a short synopsis.

Travel support information is available through the ANZUP member portal.

Not sure whether your idea is ready? We would love to hear from you. Some of ANZUP’s most impactful research began as an early conversation at an Ideas Generation Workshop.