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.
Nominations for the Academy's honorific awards for scientific excellence close 1 May 2023.
Applications for research awards, travelling fellowships and research conference funding close 1 June 2023.
More information on the Academy’s 2024 awards and funding opportunities
The Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE), in collaboration with the Australian Academy of Science, will deliver the Australian Government’s $18.2 million Global Science and Technology Diplomacy Fund – Strategic Element, a key part of the new $60.2 million GSTDF fund.
Over the next four years, the fund will support international collaboration to enhance Australia’s profile in science and technology research and application. Australian business, entrepreneurs and researchers can capitalise on international opportunities to commercialise their cutting-edge products and services and strengthen scientific collaborations.
More information on the Global Science and Technology Diplomacy Fund – Strategic Element
Awarded in the field of clinical medicine (including the development of drugs and medical devices) - 10 Million Yen
Applications close 5 March 2023
More information on the Keio Medical Science Prize
The Global Australian Awards, presented by Advance, recognise the work of remarkable Australians making an extraordinary impact on the global stage in industry sectors that are of particular importance to Australia.
Applications close 6 March 2023
More information on the Global Australian Awards
The Fellowships are intended to provide practical help for the winners to undertake a one-year research project in their chosen fields. Winners may choose to spend their funding on buying scientific equipment, paying for child care costs, conference & travel costs or other items they may need to continue their research - four Australian Fellowships and one New Zealand Fellowship valued at $25,000
Applications close 6 March 2023
More information on the L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Australia & New Zealand Fellowships
Prizes in different fields of science and medicine - US $200 000.
Applications close 31 March 2023
More information on the King Faisal International Prize
The theme for 2023 is “The Physics of Soft Matter: Self-Assembling, Responsive, Smart”. Awarded to individuals who have made significant contributions to understanding the unique properties of soft matter or to the development of applications utilizing soft matter — US $250,000
Applications close 31 March 2023
More information on the Bower Award and Prize for achievement in Science
Awarded to an individual, institution, or organisation who has made significant contributions towards strengthening global health – €500,000
Applications close 31 March 2023
More information on the Virchow Prize for Global Health
The Breakthrough Prize in Mathematics is given annually to an individual making significant accomplishments in mathematics – $3 million.
The New Horizons in Mathematics Prize is designated for early-career researchers – $100,000.
The Maryam Mirzakhani New Frontiers Prize will be presented to women mathematicians who have completed their PhDs within the past two years – $50,000.
Applications close 1 April 2023
More information on the Mathematics Breakthrough Prize
The Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics is given annually for accomplishments in fundamental physics broadly defined, including advances in closely related fields with deep connections to physics – $3 million.
The New Horizons Prize is designated for junior researchers – $100,000.
Applications close 1 April 2023
More information on the Fundamental Physics Breakthrough Prize
The Breakthrough Prizes in Life Sciences are given annually for accomplishments in life sciences broadly defined. Up to four annual Breakthrough Prizes in Life Sciences – $3 million each.
Applications close 1 April 2023
More information on the Life Sciences Breakthrough Prize
Awarded to an individual who has made outstanding contribution to the advancement of research in biology of genomes – 10 million yen
Applications close 14 April 2023
More information on the International Prize for Biology
The 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 ten years of the nomination closing date.
Applications close 14 April 2023
More information on the Tall Poppy Science Awards
The Australian Museum Eureka Prizes honour excellence across the areas of research & innovation, leadership, science engagement, and school science.
Applications close 14 April 2023
More information on the Australian Museum Eureka Prize
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.
Applications close 25 April 2023
More information on the TÜBA Academy Prizes
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.
Applications close 30 April 2023
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