Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scientist Award
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scientist Award supports First Nations PhD students and scientists through research, international visits and knowledge exchange to advance science and benefit communities.
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Funder: Australian Academy of Science
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $20,000, plus Science at the Shine Dome attendance support; activities normally completed within two years
Summary: Supports outstanding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander PhD students and scientists through research, international exchange and network development.
Key Information: Applicants must provide a letter from an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community or Organisation confirming acceptance.
Description
The Australian Academy of Science’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scientist Award recognises outstanding research in the physical and biological sciences by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander PhD students and early- and mid-career scientists. Its scope includes interdisciplinary and sociocultural research overlapping with the social sciences and humanities. The award supports research activities, international research visits, network growth and knowledge exchange, with additional support to attend Science at the Shine Dome.
Cultural connectedness and community benefit are central assessment priorities. Proposals should explain how the research aligns with the cultural interests of the communities involved and benefits Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Benefits may be direct, including health, environmental, cultural or fiscal outcomes, or indirect through advocacy encouraging First Nations youth to pursue STEM careers or develop research capacity.
