Grant applications are now open for the
2018 Science and Innovation Awards for Young People in Agriculture,
Fisheries and Forestry. If you’re 18-35, this is your chance to apply
for a grant of up to $22,000 to fund your project on an innovative or
emerging scientific issue that will benefit Australia’s primary
industries.
The Science Awards encourage young
scientists, researchers and innovators with original projects that will
contribute to the ongoing success and sustainability of Australia’s
agricultural, fisheries and forestry industries. The Science Awards
have already helped more than 210 young Australians make their ideas a
reality and showcase their talent to the world.
There are
eleven industry Science Award categories open for applications: cotton;
dairy; established, new and emerging rural industries; fisheries and
aquaculture; grains; health and biosecurity; meat and livestock; pork;
red meat processing; viticulture and oenology and wool. Each category
includes a $22,000 grant, and is generously supported by the research
and development corporations and industry organisations as our Science
Award partners.
Winners of the industry category Science Awards
are then invited to apply for the Minister for Agriculture and Water
Resources’ Award, which provides additional funding for an extended
research project.
