The Australian Academy of Science is extending the deadline for applications to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scientist Award.
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 Science at the Shine Dome event.
The deadline for the 2024 round of applications is 11:59 PM (AEST) on Sunday 2 July 2023.
The Australian Academy of Science offers two types of opportunities for scientists. Our honorific awards recognise outstanding contributions to the advancement of science at the early, mid and career levels. Our funding opportunities support scientists to undertake research projects as well as travel and lectures at a national and international level.
This page lists the 2024 funding opportunities that are now open. The information below is also available as a downloadable PDF.
Applications closed 1 June 2023
Nominations closed 1 May 2023
Mid-career awards are for researchers 8 to 15 years post-PhD in the calendar year of nomination.
Early-career awards are for researchers no more than 10 years post-PhD in the calendar year of nomination.
See all our awards: science.org.au/opportunities
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