Grant applications are now open for the 2012 Science and Innovation Awards for Young People in Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. If you’re 18-35, this is your chance to apply for up to $22,000 to fund your project on an innovative or emerging scientific issue to benefit Australia’s primary industries.
The Awards aim to encourage science, innovation and technology in rural industries and help to advance the careers of young scientists through national recognition of their research ideas. Project recipients can undertake groundbreaking research and innovation with the objective of keeping Australia’s rural industries sustainable and profitable. The Awards have already helped more than 150 young Australians make their ideas a reality and showcase their talent to the world.
There are twelve Award categories open for applications: cotton, dairy, fisheries and aquaculture, forestry, grains, viticulture and oenology, animal welfare, red meat processing, pork, new and emerging rural industries, meat and livestock and horticulture. Each category includes a grant of up to $22,000 for the nominated project.
The Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry’s Award provides an additional $33,000 to one recipient of the industry Awards to extend their project.
Applications in each category Award and the Minister’s Award are assessed by a judging panel of industry representatives, convened by the Award sponsor to assess applications.
Applications close 5pm AEDT Friday 18 November 2011.
Application documents
- 2012 Information for applicants
- 2012 Application form
Word [305kb]
Tips and information
- Questions? Try the frequently asked questions.
- Read the 2011 Award winners’ booklet
PDF [1.5mb] – it provides a great overview of the types of projects that have been funded previously. - Visit the relevant sponsor’s website – you can find out about their current areas of research and determine the uniqueness of your ideas. There’s a list of sponsors below and sponsors have also provided an overview for you.
- Write in plain English and avoid technical jargon – ask a non-scientist to read your application and check its clarity.
- Read What happens if I win a Science Award? and the sample DAFF short form funding deed.
2012 Science Award partners
We thank these organisations for their support and commitment to the 2012 Awards
Australian Animal Welfare Strategy
Australian Meat Processor Corporation
Australian Pork Limited
Cotton Research and Development Corporation
Dairy Australia
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Forest & Wood Products Australia
Grains Research and Development Corporation
Grape and Wine Research and Development Corporation
Horticulture Australia
Meat and Livestock Australia
Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation
Questions?
Contact the Science Awards team
Phone: 02 6272 2260 or 02 6272 2303
Email: Science Awards