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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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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Mawson Medal

Mawson Medal and Lecture

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

Suzanne Cory Medal

The Suzanne Cory Medal recognises outstanding research in all of the biological sciences.
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Theo Murphy Initiative (Australia) - Amplify activity

Grants up to $15,000 each are available for delivering activities designed to provide tangible benefits to EMCRs in Australia from an existing event.
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