Applications are now open for seed grants from the NT National Science Week Coordinating Committee. Grants can be between $500 – $2000 and a there is a total of $7000 available. The Committee are particularly looking to support new and innovative ideas with the grants. Applicants are encouraged to develop project budgets that have cash…
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Tasmanian event holders meetings for 2014
Thinking of holding an event this year? Anyone can do it! Learn about National Science Week and how to hold an event by coming along to the Hobart or Launceston National Science Week Information Sessions, hosted by the Tasmanian Coordinating Committee. Our guest speaker is Geoff Crane, Manager of National Science Week, from Questacon in Canberra. …
The “From Research to Reality” TV series
Queensland’s science and innovation sector is at the forefront of discovery. From developing a digital system that allows police investigators in the field and scientists in the police lab to share evidence as it comes to hand (just like in the movies) to QUT researchers implementing new surgical techniques. Yet few people know about these great…
Precinct funding in QLD for National Science Week 2014
The Queensland Coordinating Committee has developed a funding round to support science focussed organisations to develop a ‘precinct’ based community engagement strategy during National Science Week. A precinct activity is defined as a hub of science engagement endeavour involving partnerships between multiple organisations, science providers, community organisations and the public. If you would like to…
Café Scientifique grants in Queensland
Several grants of up to $200 each will be awarded to develop and deliver Café Scientifique events, activities or programs in Queensland for National Science Week, 2014. Preference will be given to events that are interactive, engaging and community based. Assessment will be based on merit at the time of submission, until the funds are…
National Science Week Seed Grants in Queensland
The Queensland National Science Week Co-ordinating Committee will award several grants of up to $2500 to develop and deliver new events, activities or programs for National Science Week. Eligibility The event must be held in National Science Week (16-24 August). Events that demonstrate a capacity to be repeated without financial support in future years are…
National Science Week Queensland Launch Grant
The Queensland National Science Week Co-ordinating Committee will award up to $10 000 to develop a launch for National Science Week in Queensland. Eligibility The event must be held on Friday 15 or Saturday 16 August. The launch should be aimed at a wider community rather than a single organisation. The Queensland Minister for Science has…
National Science Week Speaker Grants in Queensland
The Queensland National Science Week Co-ordinating Committee will award four grants of up to $1000 for organisations or individuals to hold events during National Science Week that feature a scientific speaker or speakers. Eligibility The event must be held during National Science Week (August 16-24). School-based activities are ineligible unless they can demonstrate significant community…
Grants now available for regional NSW
NSW Deputy Premier Andrew Stoner has announced funding of $70 000 for the NSW Regional Science Grants program, increasing support to regional communities wishing to celebrate science through public programs and events. The program aims to sustain and extend the Network of NSW Regional Science Hubs, dynamic partnerships between community organisations and scientists who work together…
ACT seed grant recipients for National Science Week 2014
The ACT National Science Week Coordinating Committee is pleased to announce the following individuals and organisations have been successful in securing seed grants to stage events in and around Canberra during National Science Week 2014. 2XX (98.3FM): Future Cop Alzheimer’s Australia: Towards a World without Dementia – Prevention, Cure or Care? Australian Society for Parasitology…