Deadline: 13 October 2017
The Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES) is seeking applications for its 2018 Science and Innovation Awards for Young People in Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (the Awards) that aims to support 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 agricultural, fisheries and forestry industries.
The Awards aim 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.
Award Information
The maximum value of the grant is $22,000 inc GST.
Eligible Projects
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 between 18 and 35 years of age, who are working, employed or studying in agriculture, fisheries or forestry related industries.
- To be eligible, applicants must:
- be between the ages of 18 and 35 (inclusive) on Friday 13 October 2017.
- be Australian citizens or permanent residents (proof required) by the closing date.
- be working, employed or studying in an agriculture, fisheries or forestry related industry (including food and sustainable natural resource management). 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 (eg 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.
How to Apply
Interested applicants can download the application form via given website.
Eligible Country: Australia
For more information, please visit 2018 Science and Innovation Awards.