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 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.

Funding of up to $24,000 (GST exclusive) is available, in equal payments over two years. For example, an award of $24,000 would be paid in two payments of $12,000, at the start of each year. A satisfactory progress report is required before the second payment will be released (see 'Reporting requirements').

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

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.

The Australian Academy of Science encourages applications from female candidates and from candidates from a broad geographical distribution.

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