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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Australia–India Strategic Research Fund (AISRF) Early- and Mid-Career Fellowships

The AISRF Fellowships enable Australian researchers to undertake collaborative research with prominent Indian institutions, strengthening enduring partnerships in science, technology and innovation between the two countries.
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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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White Medal

Frederick White Medal

The Frederick White Medal recognises the achievements of scientists in Australia who are engaged in research of intrinsic scientific merit in the areas of physics, astronomy, chemistry, and the terrestrial and planetary sciences.
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Frontiers Planet Prize

Frontiers Planet Prize

The Frontiers Planet Prize recognises transformational research that shows the greatest potential to address the world’s most urgent environmental challenges.
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Global Talent Attraction Program – Candidate Merit Pool

The Global Talent Attraction Program (GTAP) aims to fill critical capability gaps, strengthen Australia’s sovereign research capacity, and accelerate science-led innovation across sectors of national importance.
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