The Australian Early- and Mid-Career Researcher Forum of the Australian Academy of Science serves as the voice of the country's future scientific and research leaders. We currently reach over 4000 people and are seeking to broaden and increase our engagement with Australian EMCRs to better represent their views, needs and vision to decision-makers within the government, members of parliament and key funding agencies.
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Don’t forget to talk to your organisation about the EMCR partnership opportunities the Academy has made available for your workplace to support your full attendance at Science at the Shine Dome. EMCR opportunities are available for $3000 (ex GST), and cover the cost of registration, accommodation and travel expenses, as well as offering branding and promotional opportunities for your workplace.
If you are interested, we encourage you to discuss this opportunity with your workplace. They can contact the Academy on events@science.org.au if they have any questions on how to become a partner and secure your spot at the event.
Science at the Shine Dome is on 28–30 May. Early registration is encouraged.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander PhD students and early- and mid-career scientists are invited to apply to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scientist Travelling Research Award. The award aims to support the expansion and growth of research networks and international knowledge exchange through visits to relevant international centres of research. Two annual awards of $5500 are planned, with additional support provided to attend the Academy's Annual Science at the Shine Dome event.
Applications close at 9 am AEST on Saturday 1 June 2019.
The Australian Academy of Science supports the following awards aimed at EMCRs, we invite you to check them out:
The Max Day Environmental Science Fellowship Award is an annual award of up to $20,000 per awardee to assist early stage PhD students or early career researchers with their research. It provides funding support toward the costs of travel, courses or research expenses.
The Margaret Middleton Fund for endangered Australian native vertebrate animals offers annual science grants of up to $15,000 each to support field-based, high-quality ecological research.
The Moran Award for History of Science Research is an annual award that supports access to archives that record the history of science in Australia by postgraduate students and other researchers with expertise in the history of Australian science.
The Thomas Davies Research Grant for Marine, Soil and Plant Biology offers annual Science Grants of up to $25,000 each to Early-and Mid-Career Researchers in the field of Marine, Soil and Plant Biology.
Applications for all awards close at 9 am AEST on Saturday 1 June 2019.
Applications for the ANSTO Eureka Prize for Innovative Use of Technology are still open. This prize is awarded to an Australian individual, team or organisation that has used new or existing technology in an innovative way to significantly improve the outcome of their research. Check out the details and nominate an individual, a team or self-nominate for the chance to win $10,000.
Applications close at 7pm AEST on Friday 3 May 2019.
Registrations for Science meets Parliament 2019 in August are now open. The event offers unique opportunities to EMCRs to learn more about policy- and decision-making process and to connect with parliamentarians to enhance understanding of how science contributes to Australia’s health, environment, wealth and wellbeing.
EMCRs across Canberra looking to connect with their peers in Canberra are invited to join the Canberra EMCR mailing group. The group has been formed to be inclusive and assist with sharing experiences and knowledge of how to survive, and thrive, as an early career researcher in the ACT.
The group organises coffee once a month at CSIRO, occasional drinks, and information sessions or training over coffee. If you or any of your colleagues are interested to be part of this group we encourage you to check it out.
Katherine Christian, from Federation University Australia, is conducting a research project exploring challenges faced by ECRs in the sciences in Australia. The purpose of this research is to gather data about work–life experiences for ECRs and it is expected that the results will inform recommendations for changes to the work environment for these researchers in order to increase their job satisfaction and the likelihood of them continuing to work in research in Australia.
If you are interested in participating in the study, please complete the online questionnaire.
This project is being conducted under the supervision of Dr Carolyn Johnstone, Federation University Australia. For more information regarding the study, please contact Dr Johnstone on 03 5327 9585.
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