Awards and opportunities

Central to the purpose of the Academy is the recognition and support of outstanding contributions to the advancement of science. The honorific awards recognise outstanding contributions to the advancement of science at the early, mid and career level and career awards recognise life-long achievement. The Academy also supports scientists to undertake research projects, travel and deliver lectures at a national and international level.
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scientist Award

This award provides funding to support research by outstanding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander PhD students and early- and mid-career scientists.
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David Vaux Research Integrity Fellowship Award

To recognise individuals who have led efforts in their or other institution(s) to foster and promote integrity in science.
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Hannan Medal

Hannan Medal

The Hannan Medal recognises outstanding contributions to research in any of the fields of statistical science, pure mathematics, applied mathematics and computational mathematics.
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Flinders Medal

Matthew Flinders Medal and Lecture

The Matthew Flinders Medal and Lecture recognises research of the highest standing in the physical sciences and is one of the most prestigious career awards of the Academy.
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Moran Medal

Moran Medal

The Moran Medal recognises outstanding contributions to research in one or more of the fields of applied probability, biometrics, mathematical genetics, psychometrics and statistics.
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Gani Medal

Ruth Stephens Gani Medal

The Ruth Stephens Gani Medal recognises outstanding contributions to research in human genetics, including clinical, molecular, population and epidemiological genetics and cytogenetics.
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Selby Fellowship

These fellowships are awarded to distinguished overseas scientists to visit Australia for public lecture/seminar tours and to visit scientific centres in Australia.
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The Margaret Middleton Fund for Endangered Australian Native Vertebrate Animals

This fund offers annual grants of up to $20,000 to support field-based, conservation-based vertebrate animal research in Australian ecosystems.
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The Max Day Environmental Science Fellowship Award

This fund offers annual grants of up to $20,000 to support environmental science research with an interdisciplinary approach.
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The Moran Award for History of Science Research

This fund offers grants biennially of up to $10,000 to support research access to archives that record the history of science in Australia.
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