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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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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Millis Medal

Nancy Millis Medal

The Nancy Millis Medal recognises outstanding contributions to research in the physical and biological sciences by women researchers who have established an independent research program and demonstrated exceptional leadership.
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New Futures Mobility Fund

Competitive grants for eligible humanitarian visa holders living in Australia to attend recognised scientific conferences and similar professional events in Australia.
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Pawsey Medal

Pawsey Medal

The Pawsey Medal recognises outstanding contributions to research in physics.
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Scott Medal

Ruby Payne-Scott Medal and Lecture for women in science

The Ruby Payne-Scott Medal and Lecture recognises research of the highest standing by women researchers in the physical and/or biological sciences and is one of the most prestigious career awards of the Academy.
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Rudi Lemberg Travelling Fellowship

For Australian or overseas biological scientists to visit Australian scientific centres and to deliver lectures.
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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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Cory Medal

Suzanne Cory Medal

The Suzanne Cory Medal recognises outstanding research in all of the biological sciences.
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