The purpose of the grant is to supplement the researcher’s existing resources and can be used for the purchase of such things as equipment, data, or the development of new measurement and analysis techniques.

The W H Gladstones Population and Environment Fund offers support for empirical research into how the size, distribution, material aspirations and other characteristics of Australia’s population are likely to affect our environment—not only our land and landscape, but also social cohesion, health, the economy and defence. Population pressures in other countries which may have an impact on Australia could also be part of the research.

One grant of up to $24,000 is available for award every two years. 

Funded activities are normally expected to have been undertaken within two years from the date of award. Awardees may apply for extensions due to extenuating circumstances or to apply for variations to remove or adapt to barriers encountered to their planned research or travel.

Focus of research

Research to be supported should aim to quantify various aspects of the human footprint, and to model likely ecological and other consequences.

Eligibility

Applicants should be employed in an Australian university or research institution and should have completed a PhD not more than 10 years ago. Persons engaged in research for a PhD may also be considered if their thesis topics are judged to be highly significant.

Exemptions for career interruptions may be sought from the Academy.  Reasons for exemption can include (but may not be limited to) illness, birth of a child or carer requirements.  To apply for an exemption, please include a short explanation stating the grounds for why an exemption is being sought and how long your research career was interrupted. 

This grant does not provide funds for bench fees, managerial, visa, insurance or infrastructure costs.

Supporting institutes and awardees are required to ensure that any research they undertake that is funded by the Australian Academy of Science adheres to the Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of research, severe breach of these codes may result in the withdrawal of current and refusal of future funding support. Research involving Indigenous Australians must  comply with the guidelines for Ethical Research in Australian Indigenous Studies.

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