Theo Murphy Initiative (Australia) Funding Streams

Status

The call for applications is currently closed

Grant opening, selection and award process

Flagship and Amplify activities

Call for applications
Eligibility screening
Assessment and shortlisting by EMCR Committee of Council
Endorsement and recommendation by the Australian Academy of Science Council
Final decision by the Royal Society (Australia) Pty Ltd Board
Notification of outcomes
Grant contract execution and fund disbursement

Participation Support grant

Call for applications
Eligibility screening
Selection of applications using random draw generator
Notification of outcomes
Frequently asked questions

(FAQ)

Contact information

Australian Academy of Science

GPO Box 783

Canberra ACT 2601

Phone : +61 2 6201 9433

Email

theomurphyau@science.org.au

About the TMIA Grant Program

The Theo Murphy (Australia) Fund was established to further scientific discovery and supports activities that aim to provide tangible benefits to Australia’s early- and mid-career researcher (EMCR) community. The fund is administered by the Academy on behalf of the Royal Society and provides grants for activities and events that support the fund’s purpose.


Funding streams

Stream one – Flagship activities

At least three grants of between $15,000 and $50,000 each are available for delivering activities designed to provide tangible benefits to EMCRs in Australia. Activities must benefit EMCRs across more than one Australian organisation and include sponsorship support from additional event partners. The Academy provides some support to the event where required, such as event website hosting, event registration and publicity.

Guidelines and application form

Stream two – Amplify activities

Up to 10 grants of between $5,000 and $15,000 are available for activities that bring additional benefits and opportunities to conferences or symposiums. Amplify grants do not support core event arrangements. The activity being funded by an Amplify grant must be an add-on event complementary to the main activity or be provided to attendees as a scholarship to cover event participation costs, such as conference registration fees, training workshop enrolment costs or to pay for consumable materials required to participate in the event.

Guidelines and application form

Stream three – Participation Support grant

Australian EMCRs can apply for a Participation Support grant to assist with the cost of attending and participating in an event or activity. Participation Support grants provide funding to offset the cost of caring, accessibility and mobility needs for EMCRs to enable their attendance at an event or activity that will support career development, such as a conference or training workshop. Applicants can request up to a maximum $5,000 per person towards expenses for a single event, once per 12-month period.

Guidelines and application form


Highlights of the Theo Murphy Initiative Australia (TMIA) activities from 2008 to 2024

Flagship activities

30

18

Amplify activities

Participation Support

30

53

Universities and institutions engaged

EMCRs benefited

3,000+

17

High Flyers Think Tanks and Australian Frontiers of Science

 


Results and resources


Announcement of outcomes

2024-25 grant round Academy announces 2024–25 recipients of Theo Murphy Initiative (Australia) grants
2023-24 grant round Theo Murphy Initiative (Australia) grant funding recipients for 2023–24 announced
2022-23 grant round Theo Murphy Initiative (Australia) grant funding recipients for 2022–23 announced

 

The Theo Murphy Initiative (Australia) program is supported by the Royal Society

 

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