Funding of just under $200 000 will go to twelve new science and technology engagement programs to be delivered across NSW as part of Australia’s national effort to engage the community with science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM). For the past six years, the NSW Government has partnered with University of Sydney and the Australian Government…
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2017 School Grant Recipients
Congratulations to the 280 schools that have been successful in receiving grants of up to $500 to help them conduct a range and variety of science activities during National Science Week. More than 540 applications were received from across the country. The National Science Week school grant round was conducted by the Australian Science Teachers…
Eromanga: Life in the Prehistoric Sea
In order to plan for the future Earth, we need to understand the past. Throughout, and around National Science Week, schools can book renowned singing palaeontologist Professor Flint to explore how we got to where we are across millions of years, and discover the extraordinary creatures that once lived in the ancient seas. Travel back…
Global Gamble – school bookings open now
An exciting science enrichment, educational theatre performance to celebrate National Science Week and the 2017 schools theme Future Earth. Global Gamble combines high energy sketch comedy with improvisation to entertain and educate students through a fun and interactive experience. The program focuses on four key science based messages encouraging sustainable consumption, energy efficiency and conservation,…
Grants available in SA
Community Grants of up to $2500 are available now for activities and events in National Science Week that involve the general public, business and industry in South Australia. Projects, activities and events that align with the aims of the SA STEM strategy will be considered favourably. The grants are open to community groups, organisations, and businesses…
Looking for Unsung Heros in SA
Nominations are now open to find the Unsung Heros of South Australian Science and Science Communication. The awards are intended to recognise those whose contribution has been significant over a long period of time but who have not yet received formal public recognition. The Unsung Hero Awards will be announced at the 2017 SA Science Excellence…
Grants available in WA for 2017
The WA National Science Week Coordinating Committee’s small grants program supported 22 activities in 2016 which engaged over 4300 West Australians in National Science Week. In 2017, we aim to further increase the footprint of community science engagement across the state. The committee is offering TWO types of event grants in 2017. Small grants Support for up…
Grants available in Tasmania
The Tasmanian National Science Week Coordinating Committee would like to invite you to apply for seed funding to run a public event, activity or program in National Science Week. Event holders may apply for up to $500 (GST incl.) each. These grants are designed to encourage organisations and businesses that rely on science, engineering or…
Grants available in NT
The National Science Week coordinating committee in the Northern Territory is providing grants of up to $3000 to support events in the NT. A total of $15 000 is available. Selection criteria The proposed projects must comply with the following criteria: Be consistent with the NT’s National Science Week objectives: the objective of Science Week in the NT…
Grants available in Queensland
The Queensland National Science Week Coordinating Committee have grants of up to $2000 for Science Week events, as well as a grant of up to $10 000 for an organisation to stage the launch of National Science Week in the state. Event grants The Committee offers annual seed grants for activities undertaken during National Science Week….