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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Lloyd Rees Lecture

The Lloyd Rees lectures are a series of lectures by distinguished researchers in chemical physics. Applications are not sought for this award.
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The Douglas and Lola Douglas Scholarship in Medical Science

The Douglas and Lola Douglas Scholarship in Medical Science is offered as a ‘top up’ scholarship to PhD candidates awarded a National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Postgraduate Scholarship in one of the areas of Indigenous or primary health care.
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Hales Medal

Anton Hales Medal

The Anton Hales Medal recognises outstanding contributions to research in the Earth sciences.
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Australia-Scotland Fund

The Australia-Scotland Fund provides two grants annually to support bilateral visits between researchers in Australia and Scotland.
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Heyde Medal

Christopher Heyde Medal

The Christopher Heyde Medal recognises outstanding research in the mathematical sciences.
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Craig Medal

David Craig Medal and Lecture

The David Craig Medal and Lecture recognises outstanding contributions to research of any branch of chemistry by active researchers.
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Hill Medal

Dorothy Hill Medal

The Dorothy Hill Medal recognises outstanding research in the Earth sciences, by women researchers who have the potential to further contribute to a better understanding of Australian Earth science.
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Falling Walls Lab Australia

Falling Walls Lab is a challenging and inspiring format for emerging bright minds, giving them a unique chance to become the next big success story in innovation.
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Fenner Medal

Fenner Medal

The Fenner Medal recognises outstanding contribution to research in biology (excluding the biomedical sciences).
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France and Europe EMCR Mobility Grants

Mobility grants to support Australian researchers to travel to France and other European countries to work with leading researchers at major science and technology organisations.
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