Theo Murphy Initiative (Australia) - Amplify activity
The Theo Murphy Initiative (Australia) - Amplify activity funds EMCR-led workshops and activities that add value to existing STEM events, advancing science engagement through the Australian Academy of Science.
Funder: Australian Academy of Science
Due Dates: August 2026 (Call for applications) | October 2026 (Eligibility screening) | November 2026 (Assessment/shortlisting) | December 2026 (Notification of outcomes)
Funding Amounts: Up to $15,000 per grant; typically one-off funding for add-on activities to STEM events.
Summary: Supports Australian early- and mid-career researchers (EMCRs) to deliver new workshops or activities that enhance existing STEM conferences or symposiums.
Key Information: Activities must be add-ons to existing events, not standalone; applicants must not have received a TMIA Flagship or Amplify grant in the past 3 years.
Description
The Theo Murphy Initiative (Australia) - Amplify activity, administered by the Australian Academy of Science, offers grants of up to $15,000 to early- and mid-career researchers (EMCRs) in Australia. The funding is specifically for the delivery of new workshops, training sessions, or activities that add value to existing STEM conferences or symposiums. The program aims to foster high-impact, EMCR-led initiatives that support professional development, expand networks, and strengthen engagement for Australia's emerging scientific leaders. Amplify activities must be add-ons to established events, not standalone programs.
