Grant applications are open for the 2021 Science and Innovation Awards for Young People in agriculture, fisheries and forestry. If you’re 18-35 and want to make a difference in agriculture, this is your chance to apply for a grant of up to $22,000 to fund your project that will benefit Australia’s primary industries. Source: Timberbiz
Forest & Wood Products Australia is one of the Science Award partners, and it aims to
encourage young scientists, researchers, innovators, foresters, extension officers, industry advisers and others actively engaged in the sector who have an original and innovative project that will contribute to the ongoing success and sustainability of these Australian industries.
The Science Awards have already helped 261 young Australians make their ideas a reality and showcase their talent to the world.
There are 10 industry science award categories: biosecurity and digital innovation; cotton; eggs and poultry (layers); forest and wood products; grains; horticulture; meat and livestock; red meat processing; viticulture and oenology; and wool.
Each includes a $22,000 grant and is generously supported by the research and development corporations and industry organisations as Science Award partners.
Winners of the industry category Science Awards are invited to apply for the Minister for Agriculture, Drought and Emergency Management’s Award, which provides additional funding for an extended research project.
To apply log in to GrantConnect and search for GO4188 for more information and the online application https://www.grants.gov.au
Applications close 5pm AEST Friday 2 October 2020.
