Deadline: 02-Oct-20
Grant applications are now open for the 2021 Science and Innovation Awards for Young People in Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.
The objectives of the program are:
- to assist primary producers to develop more competitive, technologically adaptive and self-reliant industries
- to advance the careers of successful applicants through national recognition and funding of their research ideas
The intended outcomes of the program are:
- to encourage participation and uptake of science, innovation and technology in rural industries
- to attract innovative research proposals that will lead to longer term innovation in the sector
- to improve the connection between research and on-farm application with practical benefit.
The program is a public and active reflection of the commitment by government and industry to improve the productivity, competitiveness and sustainability of portfolio industries and to foster innovation.
There are ten industry Science Award categories open for applications: biosecurity and digital innovation; cotton; eggs and poultry (layers); forest and wood products; grains; horticulture; meat and livestock;; red meat processing; viticulture and oenology; and wool.
Winners of the industry category Science Awards are then invited to apply for the Minister for Agriculture, Drought and Emergency Management’s Award, which provides additional funding for an extended research project.
Award Information
- If you’re 18-35 and want to make a difference in agriculture, this is your chance to apply for a grant of up to $22,000 to fund your project that will benefit Australia’s primary industries.
- The maximum grant period is 12 months.
Eligibility Criteria
Applications are open to young people between 18 and 35 years, who are working, employed or studying in an agriculture, fisheries or forestry related industry (including food and sustainable natural resource management) in Australia. Applicants may include young producers (farmers, fishers, foresters etc.), scientists and researchers, extension officers, students, industry advisers and those actively engaged in the agriculture sector.
An applicant is eligible if they meet all the requirements below:
- be aged between the ages of 18 and 35 (inclusive) by the closing date for each round.
- be an Australian citizen or permanent resident (proof is to be provided) by the closing date for each round.
- be working, employed or studying in an agriculture, fisheries or forestry related industry (including food and sustainable natural resource management) in Australia. Proof such as a letter of employment, scholarship or current pay slip may be requested by the department if this information is not immediately discernible.
For more information, visit https://www.agriculture.gov.au/abares/conferences-events/scienceawards