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Australian Biological Resources Study - National Taxonomy Research Grant Program 2024-25

Australian Government · Australia

This grant provides funding for taxonomy and systematics research, training and recruitment of taxonomists. It supports multiple grant streams for scholarships, non-salaried researchers, early career researchers, research projects and postdoctoral fellowships.

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Funding

$5K – $300K

Location

Australia

Who Can Apply

Australian institutions must host the relevant researcher or student. Eligible host institutions include museums, herbaria, universities and government agencies focused on taxonomy and systematics. Seven grant streams are available, including scholarships, research grants and fellowships. Research Grant, Early Career Research Grant and Postdoctoral Fellowship Grant streams require at least 50% co-funding.
Applicants are Australian institutions hosting Honours, Masters, PhD or non-salaried researchers. Host institutions include museums, herbaria, universities, and other government agencies with a focus on taxonomy and systematics. The program offers seven grant streams: Honours Scholarship, Masters Scholarship, PhD Scholarship Support Grant for a PhD student with a Research Training Program Scholarship that commenced in 2023, Non-salaried Researcher Grant, Research Grant, Early Career Research Grant, and Postdoctoral Fellowship Grant. Co-funded grant streams, including Early Career Research Grants, Research Grants and Postdoctoral Fellowship Grants, require a minimum of 50% co-funding of the total grant funding sought.

What's Funded

Funded activities include taxonomy and systematics research projects, honours and masters scholarships, PhD scholarship support, support for non-salaried researchers, early career research, and postdoctoral fellowships hosted by appropriate Australian institutions such as museums, herbaria, universities and government agencies.

Expected Outcomes

Expected outcomes include improved knowledge of Australian biota through targeted taxonomic research, increased national taxonomic capacity, support for tertiary research training and early career researchers, knowledge transfer, and contributions to Australian Biological Resources Study information products and the fields of taxonomy and systematics.

Key Information

Applicant Types

universityother

Stage

early_stageestablished

Funding Purposes

researchtrainingemployment

Keywords

taxonomysystematicsbiodiversitybiotaresearchscholarshippostdoctoral fellowshipearly career researcher

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Australian Biological Resources Study - National Taxonomy Research Grant Program 2024-25?

The Australian Biological Resources Study - National Taxonomy Research Grant Program 2024-25 is a business grant offered by Australian Government in Australia, providing $5K – $300K in funding. This grant provides funding for taxonomy and systematics research, training and recruitment of taxonomists. It supports multiple grant streams for scholarships, non-salaried researchers, early career researchers, research projects and postdoctoral fellowships.

How much funding does the Australian Biological Resources Study - National Taxonomy Research Grant Program 2024-25 provide?

The Australian Biological Resources Study - National Taxonomy Research Grant Program 2024-25 provides $5K – $300K in funding.

Who is eligible for the Australian Biological Resources Study - National Taxonomy Research Grant Program 2024-25?

Australian institutions must host the relevant researcher or student. Eligible host institutions include museums, herbaria, universities and government agencies focused on taxonomy and systematics. Seven grant streams are available, including scholarships, research grants and fellowships. Research Grant, Early Career Research Grant and Postdoctoral Fellowship Grant streams require at least 50% co-funding.

What activities are funded?

Funded activities include taxonomy and systematics research projects, honours and masters scholarships, PhD scholarship support, support for non-salaried researchers, early career research, and postdoctoral fellowships hosted by appropriate Australian institutions such as museums, herbaria, universities and government agencies.

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