The Geoffrey Frew Fellowship invites distinguished overseas scientists to advance spectroscopy research in Australia by attending conferences and visiting scientific centres.
Funder: Australian Academy of Science
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2026 (submission deadline by invitation, projected)
Funding Amounts: Funding matched by the Academy and the Australian and New Zealand Optical Society; award supports travel and participation in Australian Spectroscopy Conferences.
Summary: Supports distinguished overseas scientists to attend spectroscopy conferences and visit scientific centres in Australia, awarded by invitation only.
Key Information: By invitation only; not open for public applications or nominations.
The Geoffrey Frew Fellowship enables distinguished overseas scientists to participate in Australian Spectroscopy Conferences and visit scientific centres across Australia. Established in 1970, the Fellowship is awarded biennially by invitation based on recommendations from relevant National Committees to the Council of the Australian Academy of Science. Since 2015, the Academy's funding has been matched by the Australian and New Zealand Optical Society. The Fellowship is designed to foster international collaboration and advance spectroscopy research in Australia.