Deadline: 23-Sep-22
The Australian Government is currently seeking applications for its 2023 Science and Innovation Awards to encourage science, innovation and technology in rural industries and help to advance the careers of young researchers, scientists, producers and innovators through national recognition of their research ideas.
The 2023 Science and Innovation Awards for Young People in Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry is a competitive grants program that supports young people to undertake a project on an innovative or emerging scientific issue, including biophysical and social sciences, which will contribute to the ongoing success and sustainability of Australia's agriculture, fisheries and forestry industries.
The Science Awards are coordinated by the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES), part of the Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.
Award Categories
- Adoption ready innovation and technology
- Eggs and poultry (layers)
- Red meat processing
- Pork
- Wool
- Cotton
- Biosecurity and digital innovation
- Fisheries and aquaculture
- Forest and wood products
- Grains
- Horticulture
- Viticulture and oenology
Benefits
- There are a number of Award categories on offer, each with a grant of $22,000 inc GST to fund innovative projects.
- Applicants undertake a specific project for a period of up to 12 months.
Eligible Projects
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An eligible project is defined as a specific body of work which is an innovative scientific or technological innovation or process and:
- is related to a significant, long standing or emerging issue in an agriculture, fisheries or forestry related industry
- demonstrates dedication to the future of rural and regional industries with a commitment to promoting science and innovation as an integral part of that future.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applications are open to young people aged 18 and 35 years who are working, employed or studying in agriculture, fisheries or forestry related industries.
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To be eligible, applicants must:
- be between the ages of 18 and 35 (inclusive) on Friday 23 September 2022
- be Australian citizens or permanent residents (proof required) by Friday 23 September 2022
- 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 pay slip may be requested
- not be employed by a sponsoring organisation in the award category they are applying for, and not have an immediate family member (a sibling or parent) who is employed by a sponsoring organisation in their selected award category
- not be employed by an Australian Government agency classified as a Non-Corporate Commonwealth Entity under the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013.
Note:
- Employees of entities that are classified as Corporate Commonwealth entities are eligible for the Awards.
- Employees of entities classified as Non-Corporate Commonwealth entities are ineligible for the Awards.
For more information, visit Australian Government.
For more information, visit https://www.agriculture.gov.au/abares/conferences-events/scienceawards/2023-info-and-quick-questions