The Young Tassie Scientists (YTS) program trains and deploys PhD candidates into 80+ schools and hundreds of classrooms during National Science Week. The program has been running for 20 years, long enough to have recruited two generations of one research family. These motivated scientists spend weeks preparing a presentation flexible enough to share from kinder…
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New South Wales Grant Round Recipients 2023
Grants to support National Science Week events have been announced by Professor Hugh Durrant-Whyte, the Chief Scientist and Engineer in New South Wales. A total of 17 projects will receive funding from Inspiring Australia NSW. There are a record number of funded events in regional NSW this year, from Armidale to Yass, from Kyogle to…
SA Community National Science Week Grants 2023
The South Australian National Science Week Committee is thrilled to announce the winners of the SA National Science Week Grants. The projects from protons to drones, from Lego to VR, there is something for everyone. The grants provide funding to local organisations enabling them to deliver unique events and activities that fostering scientific engagement across…
Tasmanian Grants Awarded for National Science Week 2023
The Tasmanian National Science Week Coordinating Committee and Inspiring Australia (Tasmania) awarded 12 grants to support individuals and organisations who will deliver a public science, technology, engineering, maths or medicine themed activity as part of National Science Week in 2023. Grants were available to support a: program of STEM events/activities delivered outside of the Greater…
School Grant Recipients in 2023
Congratulations to the 257 schools who received support for their National Science Week activity this year. Skip to a state or territory: ACT NSW NT QLD SA TAS VIC WA The grant pool of $110,000 is provided by the Australian Government and the school grants are administered by the Australian Science Teachers Association. Australian Capital…
National Grant Round Recipients for 2023
This is a rich year for diversity and inclusion, involving several historically under-served and under-represented communities. The range of topics explored by grant recipients reflect the diversity of Australian science, from quantum and particle physics presented by young astrophysicists to marine scientists sharing the science of sharks, jellyfish and whales. Thirty-two grants were awarded including:…
Local grants awarded in WA for 2023
A total of sixteen events will be funded across the state. Applications which demonstrated that they partnered with, or engaged, under-represented groups, involved novel or innovative programs, and were delivered in partnership with local organisations and STEM professions were the most successful. Congratulations to all of the recipients. Read about the grant recipients and their…
Grants in SA for National Science Week 2023
Grants are now available to support National Science Week events in South Australia. The grants are open to any sole trader, community group, organisation, business, industry body or university. Applications can be made for: $2,500for events and activities in metropolitan Adelaide $3,000 for events and activities in regional and remote areas The Grants are primarily…
Tourism Event Holder Guide
The new event guide for tourism operators (1.6 MB, pdf) encourages tourism organisations to participate in National Science Week by providing inspiration, ideas and suggestions on how to be involved. With a range of case studies from across the country, it has examples of special activities in science-focussed organisations, as well as science content being…
Grants available from Inspiring NSW for 2023
Inspiring Australia NSW is supporting event providers in the state to deliver innovative live, online or hybrid events and activities that can be delivered as part of National Science Week in 2023. Grants between $2,000 to $5,000 are available. The purpose of this funding is to connect community members with science and technology, including in…