Theo Murphy Initiative (Australia) - Participation support
The Theo Murphy Initiative (Australia) - Participation support grant helps early- and mid-career STEM researchers overcome practical barriers to attend key professional development events.
Funder: Australian Academy of Science
Due Dates: October 5, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to $5,000 per award; typical duration is for one professional event or activity.
Summary: Supports early- and mid-career STEM researchers in Australia to overcome practical barriers—such as travel, childcare, and accessibility costs—to attend conferences, workshops, or training.
Key Information: Selection is by random draw if demand exceeds available funding; not a merit-based process.
Description
This program, managed by the Australian Academy of Science under the Theo Murphy Initiative (Australia), provides participation support grants of up to $5,000 for early- and mid-career researchers (EMCRs) in STEM. The funding is designed to remove practical barriers—such as additional costs related to caring responsibilities, accessibility needs, or mobility support—that might otherwise prevent eligible researchers from attending key professional development activities. The grant covers direct participation expenses for conferences, symposia, workshops, or training events, enabling equitable access to networking and professional growth opportunities.
