Opportunities for scientists—March 2023

March 31, 2023

Academy opportunities

2024 awards, travelling fellowships and more

Nominations and applications are now open for the Academy’s 2024 honorific awards, research conferences, research awards and travelling fellowships.

The closing date for honorific awards is 1 May and for funding opportunities 1 June.

Find out more about the Academy’s awards and funding opportunities

Applications for France and Europe Mobility Grants now open

The Australian Academy of Science invites applications from Australian early- and mid-career researchers (EMCRs) for the France and Europe Mobility Grants Program.

The EMCR mobility grants, supported by two memorial funds, are intended to strengthen international research networks and linkages by providing support (up to A$7,000) for Australian researchers to travel to France and other countries in Europe, to work with leading researchers at major science and technology organisations for between 14 and 28 days.

The Bede Morris Memorial Fund supports Australian EMCRs to conduct research in collaboration with a French research organisation in any field of the natural sciences. The Rod Rickards Memorial Fund supports Australian EMCRs to conduct research in collaboration with a European research organisation in the areas of chemistry or biology.

Candidates must have a PhD degree at time of application, with the degree having been conferred no more than 15 years prior to the grant application deadline.

Applications close 9 am (AEST) 10 May 2023.

See the website for the application form and further details.

External opportunities

Please find below the upcoming calls for nominations for external prizes and awards with closing dates up to and including 30 June 2023.

International Prize for Biology

Awarded to an individual who has made outstanding contribution to the advancement of research in biology of genomes. The prize consists of a medal and JPY¥‎10 million.

Entries close 14 April 2023.

More information on the International Prize for Biology

Tall Poppy Science Awards

The Tall Poppy Science Awards were created to recognise and celebrate Australian intellectual and scientific excellence and to encourage younger Australians to follow in the footsteps of our outstanding achievers. Nominees must have graduated with their PhD between three and 10 years of the nomination closing date.

Nominations close 14 April 2023.

More information on the Tall Poppy Science Awards

Australian Museum Eureka Prize

The Australian Museum Eureka Prizes honour excellence across the areas of research and innovation, leadership, science engagement, and school science.

Entries close 14 April 2023.

More information on the Australian Museum Eureka Prize

Science Excellence Awards South Australia

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.

Entries close 21 April 2023.

More information on the Science Excellence Awards South Australia

TÜBA Academy Prizes

TÜBA Academy Prizes are annually awarded to the nominated scientists in Basic and Engineering Sciences, and Health and Life Sciences. The award is comprised of an Academy medal and US$30,0000.

Entries close 29 April 2023.

More information on the TÜBA Academy Prizes

The Jian Zhou Medal

The Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences Jian Zhou Medal is awarded annually to a rising star of Australian health and medical science who is making a significant impact in translational medical science, primarily working in Australia. The Medal is awarded at the Academy’s annual meeting each October and recipients receive financial support for their travel costs to enable them to attend.

Entries close 30 April 2023.

More information on The Jian Zhou Medal

The John Maddox Prize

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 of GPD£3,000.

Entries close 1 May 2023.

More information on The John Maddox Prize

The VinFuture Prize

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.

There are three additional special prizes of US$500,000, each with a focus on promoting diversity, equity, and new fields of study which will be awarded annually to:

  • innovator(s) from developing country(ies)
  • women innovator(s)
  • innovator(s) with outstanding achievements in emerging fields.

Entries close 15 May 2023.

More information on The VinFuture Prize

Prince Mahidol Award

The Prince Mahidol Award is awarded to individuals or institutions 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, worth US$100,000.

Entries close 31 May 2023.

More information on the Prince Mahidol Award


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