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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Miller Medal

Jacques Miller Medal

The Jacques Miller Medal recognises outstanding contributions to research in experimental biomedicine.
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Jaeger Medal

Jaeger Medal

The Jaeger Medal recognises investigations of a high order into the solid Earth or its oceans carried out in Australia or having some connection with Australian Earth science.
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Japan Society for the Promotion of Science Fellowships

Postdoctoral fellowships for Australian researchers to undertake collaborative projects with Japanese host researchers at JSPS-affiliated institutes in Japan for between 12 and 24 months.
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John Booker Medal

John Booker Medal

The John Booker Medal in Engineering Science recognises outstanding contributions to research in engineering mechanics that addresses problems in the static and dynamic response of physical systems within engineering and applied mathematics disciplines.
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Le Fevre Medal

Le Fèvre Medal

The Le Fèvre Medal recognises outstanding basic research in chemistry by researchers up to 10 years post-PhD.
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Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings

Science and Industry Endowment Fund – Australian Academy of Science Fellowships to the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings
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Burnet Medal

Macfarlane Burnet Medal and Lecture

The Macfarlane Burnet Medal and Lecture recognises scientific research of the highest standing in the biological sciences.
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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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Mawson Medal

Mawson Medal and Lecture

The Mawson Medal and Lecture recognises outstanding contributions to Earth science in Australia.
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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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