Moran award

The Moran Award for History of Science Research


Closing date for submissions: 30 November 2012

This award is aimed at postgraduate students and other independent researchers with expertise in the history of Australian science. Its purpose is to encourage use of the Basser Library collections, especially by younger researchers, and it can be used towards travel and accommodation costs.

A total of $2500 is available each year. This will generally be awarded to one person, but may be split between candidates at the selection committee’s discretion.

Applications should be limited to three pages and include a curriculum vitae, a brief outline of the proposed project and the Basser Library collections to be consulted,
and a budget. Please attach two referees’ reports to your application.

Proposals should be submitted by email to:


rosanne.walker@science.org.au
or by mail to:
Librarian
Australian Academy of Science
GPO Box 783
Canberra ACT 2601

Enquiries to Rosanne Walker (phone (02) 6201 9431, or email as above).

The Moran Award for History of Science Research

Applications for this award are now closed

Applications were invited from postgraduate students and other independent researchers with expertise in the history of Australian science for the 2011 Moran Award for History of Science Research.

The purpose of the award is to encourage use of the Basser Library collections, especially by younger researchers. It can be used towards travel and accommodation costs associated with travelling to Canberra to use the library. The $2500 award is offered annually and generally to one person, but may be split between candidates at the selection committee’s discretion.

Applications should be limited to three pages and include:

  • curriculum vitae
  • brief outline of the proposed project
  • Basser Library collection/s to be consulted
  • budget.

Please attach two referees’ reports to your application. All applicants will be notified by the end of November.

Please direct enquiries and proposals to Rosanne Walker:

Librarian
Australian Academy of Science
GPO Box 783
Canberra ACT 2601

rosanne.walker@science.org.au
phone (02) 6201 9431

Information on the Basser Library collections is available at www.science.org.au/basser/mslist.html