The Australian Academy of Science will fund new research to help the survival of some of Australia’s endangered species, help prevent hospital readmissions in central Australia, and apply cutting-edge ecology and evolutionary biology to model climate change adaptation.
The Academy today announced $190,000 worth of funding for scientists, including to support international travel and scientific conferences.
“I’d like to congratulate all of this year’s winners – we anticipate that this funding will go some way towards expanding the boundaries of our knowledge in these important areas,” Academy President Professor Andrew Holmes said.
“The travelling fellowships will allow scientists from Australia and overseas to spread the latest scientific knowledge across international borders,” Professor Holmes said.
The 2016 Selby Travelling Fellowship will bring Dr. Federico Rosei from Canada to Australia to discuss his research on advanced nanomaterials to improve energy saving and storage.
The Academy will also support three scientific conferences on the understanding the origins of the Galaxy, self-assembly in biological cells and emerging technology for desalination and energy generation.
“These awards have been made possible by the generous donations of individuals and organisations who have a passion for science. We thank them for making these awards, fellowships and conferences possible,” Professor Holmes said.
Later this month, the Academy will announce its honorific awards to recognise the early-career, mid-career and lifetime achievements of Australian scientists working in a diverse range of fields.
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