Opportunities for scientists

August 29, 2024

Academy opportunities

2025 Early- and Mid-Career Researcher Mobility Grants

This program offers EMCRs a unique opportunity to advance their career through collaborative projects with top scientists at leading-edge institutes based in France (in any of the natural sciences) and other European countries (in chemistry and biology). With grants of up to $7,000 towards airfares and accommodation, expenses are supported to visit for periods of between 14 and 28 days.

Applications close 9am (AEST) Monday 9 September 2024.

More information on the EMCR Mobility Grants

Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting Fellowships

Each year, the Academy, in conjunction with the Science and Industry Endowment Fund (SIEF), welcome applications from young researchers to attend the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting. Each research institute or university is permitted to submit applications for only two young researchers. An expert panel from the Academy then reviews the applications and selects 10 candidates to be nominated to the Lindau Council (15 candidates in interdisciplinary years).

Each candidate is then required to fill in an online application to Lindau, with similar questions to their original application. The final selection of delegates is made by the Lindau Council. 

Applications close 16 September 2024. 

More information about the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting Fellowships

Theo Murphy Initiative (Australia)

This fund was established to further scientific discovery and supports activities that aim to provide tangible benefits to Australia’s EMCRs. The fund is administered by the Academy on behalf of the Royal Society and provides grants for activities and events that support the fund’s purpose.

Applications close 1 October 2024.

More information about the Theo Murphy (Australia)

External opportunities

Science & Technology Australia – Superstars of STEM

The Superstars of STEM program advances gender equity in science, technology, engineering and maths. Superstars receive advanced communications training to build a strong media and public profile, be a role model for the next generations and supercharge their career. A strong desire to build a media profile is key—the program exists to create a growing cohort of highly visible diverse role models in the media of people who are experts and leaders in STEM. The program is open to women and non-binary people in STEM.

Applications close 1 September 2024.

More information on Superstars of STEM

STEM Sector Women’s Leadership Scholarships

These are partial scholarships for women in the STEM sector, ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 per person. These scholarships can be used for one of four leadership and workplace skill development programs. The scholarships aim to encourage more women to increase their impact at work, progress their careers, and step into leadership roles.

Applications close 6 September 2024.

More information on the STEM Sector Women’s Leadership Scholarships

Abel Prize

This prize is open to anyone and can be awarded to either single applicant or joint applicants for closely related fundamental contributions. The prize recipient is recommended by the board of The Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters. 

Applications close 15 September 2024.

More information on the Abel Prize

Tasmanian STEM Excellence Awards 2024

Applications are now open for the 2024 STEM Excellence Awards, celebrating Tasmanians who have excelled in their field. Now in their ninth year, the awards recognise Tasmanians leading the way in STEM, and inspiring the next generation of scientists and engineers.

Entries close 4 October 2024.

More information on the Tasmanian STEM Excellence Awards

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