The award recognises research in the physical and biological sciences conducted by outstanding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander PhD students and early- and mid-career scientists. It allows interdisciplinary and sociocultural research that could straddle the social sciences and humanities.
The aim is to support the recipients’ research and/or the expansion and growth of their research networks and international knowledge exchange through visits to relevant international centres of research. Awards are for up to $20,000, with additional support provided to attend the Academy's annual Science at the Shine Dome event.
Applications close 11:59 PM AEST 1 June 2022.
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The ASPIRE Prize is an annual award, valued at US$25,000 (approximately A$33,000–$35,000) and for its host year of 2022, Thailand has selected ‘Innovation to achieve economic, environmental, and social goals’ as the ASPIRE prize nominating theme. The theme will showcase impactful research created to transform the whole of society to become more balanced and sustainable. This may include research that encourages biological advances, promotes sustainability, or achieves better understanding of agricultural systems in subjects such as biology, chemistry, environmental science, physics, mathematics, economics, social sciences and other relevant fields.
Nominations must be submitted by a research office or grants office if from the private sector. Self-nominations will not be accepted.
Nominations close 5pm AEST 9 May 2022.
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The Australian Academy of Science invites expressions of interest from junior scientists who are no more than 30 years of age (at the time the application is submitted), to visit the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in the United States of America. The successful applicant will receive a contribution towards the direct return air travel between Australia and the host institution up to a maximum of A$2,600, and a once-off living allowance of up to a maximum of A$400 provided by the Adam J. Berry Memorial Fund (AJBMF). The NIH will provide a small daily stipend during the participant’s stay in America. The duration of the visit is expected to be between 6 and 13 weeks and must occur between 1 August 2022 and 1 March 2023.
Applications close 9am AEST 30 May 2022.
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The Australian Museum Eureka Prizes honour excellence across the areas of research and innovation, leadership, science engagement, and school science.
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Applications close 7pm AEST 6 May 2022.
Awarded to researchers who have shown great courage and integrity in standing up for science and scientific reasoning against fierce opposition and hostility. Each year there is one winner, and an additional prize for an early career researcher – £3000.
Applications close 16 May 2022.
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The VinFuture Prize has a Grand Prize of US$3 million awarded annually for breakthrough research and technological innovations that positively improve the quality of human life and create a more equitable and sustainable world for future generations.
Applications close 11:59pm 17 May 2022 Vietnam time (GMT +7).
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Awarded to scientists living and working in the developing countries for outstanding scientific achievements in engineering sciences – US $100,000, medal and certificate
Applications close 18 May 2022.
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The purpose of this international award is to recognise people all over the world who have distinguished themselves in the field of ecological science.
Applications close 20 May 2022.
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Awarded to high achievers in research, industry and education in South Australia. The South Australian Scientist of the Year and the South Australian Innovator of the year will receive A $25,000 prize money, and winners of all other categories will receive A $10,000.
Applications close 24 May 2022.
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Awarded to individual(s) or institutions(s) for their outstanding performance and/or research in medicine that contributes directly to the betterment of society. There will be one award in medicine and one in public health – US $100,000
Applications close 31 May 2022.
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Recognises and promotes initiatives that strengthen community disaster resilience.
Applications close 6 June 2022.
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RACI recognise overall contributions and achievements of members in a number of areas, including research and innovation, Leadership and women in chemistry.
Applications close 12 June 2022.
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The international Eppendorf & Science Prize for Neurobiology is awarded annually to one young scientist, under 35 years of age, for the most outstanding neurobiological research based on methods of molecular and cell biology conducted by them during the past three years – US $25,000
Applications close 15 June 2022.
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Awarded in basic sciences (physics, chemistry, mathematics), biology and biomedicine, information and communication technologies, ecology and conservation biology, climate change – €400 000
Applications close 11:00pm, 30 June 2022 (GMT).
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