Deadline: 6 October 2016
Applications are open for Women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and Entrepreneurship Programme that aims to support women in STEM and remove barriers that stop women taking part in STEM education and careers, including entrepreneurship.
The programme provides funding for businesses, not-for-profits and research organisations to support outreach programmes that target girls and women to encourage their interest in entrepreneurship, develop their innovation and entrepreneurial skills and build their professional networks. It also provides funding to identify and celebrate STEM role models in science and research, entrepreneurship and corporate leadership to inspire school-age girls.
The programme is part of the ‘Inspiring all Australians in Digital Literacy and STEM’ element of the National Innovation and Science Agenda.
The duration of this programme is 24 months.
Funding Information
- The minimum grant is $5,000 per project.
- The maximum grant is $250,000 per project.
Objectives
- increase awareness and participation of girls and women in STEM and entrepreneurship education and careers, including in schools through to university and to the research sector
- increase participation of girls and women in other parts of the innovation ecosystem including innovative businesses, start-ups and entrepreneurial activities and careers
- stimulate an increase in the number of women in senior leadership and decision making positions in government, research organisations, industry and businesses
Expected Outcomes
- increase the number of girls and women participating in STEM education and careers at schools, in universities and in research organisations
- increase participation by girls and women in other parts of the innovation ecosystem such as innovative businesses, start-ups and other entrepreneurial activities and careers
- increase the awareness of the range of opportunities for girls and women arising from STEM education
- increase the number of women role models in STEM and entrepreneurial sectors
- contribute to the evidence base for future policies by providing data on girls’ and women’s participation in STEM education and careers, including entrepreneurship
- produce effective strategies for improving gender equity in STEM-based organisations
Eligible Criteria
- an entity incorporated in Australia
- a Publicly Funded Research Organisation (PFRO) or,
- a not for profit organisation
- Ineligibility
- a primary or secondary school (however, primary and secondary schools may apply as part of
- a consortium if the principal applicant is eligible)
- an individual or trust (however, a corporate trustee may apply on behalf of a trust)
- Commonwealth, state and local government agency or body (including government business enterprises)
How to Apply
Applicants must apply online via given website.
Eligible Country: Australia
For more information, please visit Women in STEM and Entrepreneurship Program.