Jump to it like a crocodile ready to snatch dinner… NT Science Week and Science Communication grants for 2025 are now open. Applications close Monday, 14 April 2025.
The purpose of this funding is to support activities during National Science Week that draw community attention towards science, enable people to participate in science, and foster partnerships between the community, research organizations and industry.
Grants are available in 3 tiers:
– Major Centres Science Week Grants of up to $1,500
– Remote Community Science Week Grants of up to $3,000
– Major Science Week Community event of up to $20,000
In the Northern Territory, National Science Week is coordinated by the NT Science Week Coordinating Committee with support from Inspired NT. Inspired NT is part of the National Inspiring Australia network and is hosted by Charles Darwin University. Grant application assessment is conducted by the NT Science Week coordinating Committee. Grant coordination will be managed via Charles Darwin University.
A merit-based process will be used to select projects for financial support.
All applications must address the NT Science Week Objective to:
- Increase awareness and understanding of the central role which science, technology, innovation and entrepreneurship play in Australia’s economic and social wellbeing.
Preference is given to applicants that address the following NT Priorities for Science Engagement:
- Increase cooperation between organisations and individuals involved in science engagement in the Northern Territory
- Drive authentic partnerships
- Increase STEM capacity and sharing best practice
- Improve diversity of STEM engagement, with particular focus on enabling greater indigenous participation
- Inspire and strengthen innovation and engagement with STEM in the bush.
You can apply online here: https://lnkd.in/gBKQt4nR, or visit https://lnkd.in/g52v2qCS for more information.
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