Opportunities for scientists – November 2021

November 30, 2021

Academy opportunities

Japan Society for the Promotion of Science fellowships

The Japan Society for the Promotion of Science Postdoctoral Fellowships for Foreign Researchers provides opportunities for Australian postdoctoral researchers to conduct, under the guidance of their Japanese hosts, cooperative research with leading research groups in universities and other Japanese institutions.

Applications for JSPS Fellowships for 2022 are invited from researchers in any field of the physical sciences, life sciences, engineering, technology and medicine.

Fellowships are awarded for a period of 12–24 months and include flights, a monthly maintenance allowance, a settling-in allowance and insurance coverage.

More information on the JSPS Fellowships

Applications close 10 January 2022

External opportunities

A.M. Turing Award

Technical award given for major contributions of a technical nature to the computing community.

More information on the A.M. Turing Award

Applications close 15 December 2021

Gruber Prizes

Honours individuals in the fields of cosmology, genetics and neuroscience, whose ground-breaking work provides new models that inspire and enable fundamental shifts in knowledge and culture.

More information on the Gruber Prizes

Applications close 15 December 2021

Volvo Environment Prize

Awarded to people who have made outstanding scientific achievements within the area of environment and sustainability.

More information on the Volvo Environment Prize

Applications close 10 January 2022

Lefoulon-Delalande Grand Prize

Awarded to scientists who have made a significant scientific contribution in physiology, biology or cardiovascular medicine.

More information on the Lefoulon-Delalande Grand Prize

Applications close 14 January 2022

AOGS Axford Medal

Awards outstanding achievements in geosciences and unselfish cooperation and leadership in Asia and Oceania

More information on the AOGS Axford Medal

Applications close 1 February 2022

Lasker Award

Awarded in Basic Medical Research, Clinical Medical Research, and Public Service Award

More information on the Lasker Award

Applications close 7 February 2022

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