{"id":2361,"date":"2026-03-04T05:58:57","date_gmt":"2026-03-03T18:58:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/radioindustrynews.com.au\/?p=2361"},"modified":"2026-03-04T05:58:57","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T18:58:57","slug":"abc-chair-kim-williams-launches-the-2026-abc-top-5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/radioindustrynews.com.au\/index.php\/2026\/03\/04\/abc-chair-kim-williams-launches-the-2026-abc-top-5\/","title":{"rendered":"ABC Chair Kim Williams launches the 2026 ABC TOP 5"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

ABC Radio National is searching for Australia\u2019s next generation of inspiring research communicators, to take part in this year\u2019s ABC TOP 5 media residencies <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This morning ABC Chair Kim Williams launched 2026 applications for the ABC TOP 5 \u2013 which gives 15 early career PhD scholars the chance to spend two-weeks with some of the ABC\u2019s leading journalists and producers. Applications are now open for the three media residencies in Science, Arts & Humanities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Supported by Creative Australia, the University of Melbourne, University of Sydney and the Australian National University, the ABC TOP 5 project aims to equip early career researchers with tools to share their innovative ideas and insights with audiences across Australia. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kim Williams says that academics make an invaluable contribution to the Corporation\u2019s News and specialist output. \u201cIn a time when facts are questioned and unsubstantiated opinions often dominate, it is vital that the ABC keeps Australians well informed, striving to offer sound objectively sourced information and analysis. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe next generations of academics will play a central role in shaping our future through assisting better public access to necessary news and information which will assist good decision making. This program is central to ensuring early opportunities for that next generation to commence an energising discovery and skills development journey.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As Head of ABC Radio National, Dina Rosendorff is proud of how the ABC TOP 5 helps Australians to better understand the complex world in which we live: \u201cAs Australia\u2019s premier destination for trusted ideas and specialist discussion, ABC Radio National cuts through the noise with depth, independence and intelligence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cToday\u2019s audiences want more than headlines – they want understanding. By supporting emerging researchers to develop new media skills, ABC Radio National is securing the future of rigorous, public-minded storytelling.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Applications are open now and close 11.59pm (AEST) Sunday 6 April 2026. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find full details at <\/strong>www.abc.net.au\/top5<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ABC TOP 5 media residencies are open to researchers across Australia:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n