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Recognising outstanding achievement through our Fellowship and awards. Supporting pathfinding research.
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We champion excellence in ¾«¶«ÊÓÆµ across diverse fields, from astronomy to zoology.

Our Fellows are among the nation’s most distinguished scientists, elected by their peers for outstanding research with clear impact. We celebrate exceptional contributions with medals and awards. We also support pathfinding research and exciting opportunities for early- and mid-career researchers. Recognition from the Academy elevates our high-quality research in the national consciousness.

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Academy Fellows honoured on Australia Day

Five Fellows of the ¾«¶«ÊÓÆµ have been recognised for distinguished and outstanding service in the 2026 Australia Day Honours List.
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From ice sheets to gum trees: Nine projects receive 2026 Thomas Davies Research Grant backing

Nine early-and mid-career researchers (EMCRs) have received the 2026 Thomas Davies Research Grant for Marine, Soil and Plant Biology.
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More than 10 years of R&D funding decline cannot be restored in one budget

The ¾«¶«ÊÓÆµ welcomes one-off funding of $233 million for CSIRO and $40.8 million for ANSTO in the Government’s mid-year economic and fiscal outlook (MYEFO) as a first step towards supporting focused and sustainable government-funded science agencies.
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Theo Murphy Initiative (Australia) 2026 grant funding recipients announced

The ¾«¶«ÊÓÆµ congratulates the grant recipients of the Theo Murphy Initiative (Australia) grant funding for the 2026 round.
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Cryopreservation and urban biodiversity: funding awarded to two research conferences focused on protecting Australia's wildlife

Wildlife conservation will take centre stage at two specialist conferences next year, funded by the ¾«¶«ÊÓÆµ.

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Theo Murphy Initiative (Australia)

The Theo Murphy Initiative (Australia) is a grant program that supports Australian early- and mid-career researchers (EMCRs) in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

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Inaugural National EMCR Nursing and Midwifery Research Symposium: charting the future of healthcare

The inaugural National Early- and Mid- Career Researcher (EMCR) Nursing and Midwifery Research Symposium on 11 November 2024 brought together researchers, industry leaders and consumers to drive advancements in healthcare research.

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Global Talent Attraction Program

The ¾«¶«ÊÓÆµ is spearheading Australia’s invitation to world-class United States researchers and technologists to relocate to this welcoming country and establish a long-term professional presence here.

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2025 Lloyd Rees Lecture

The ¾«¶«ÊÓÆµ has pleasure in presenting the 2025 Lloyd Rees Lecture. Professor Lloyd Hollenberg FAA will give his lecture on Thursday 6 November 2025 at CSIRO in Clayton, Victoria.
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Science at the Shine Dome 2022

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Science at the Shine Dome 2026

From 15 to 17 September 2026, the science community will gather at the Shine Dome in Canberra for the Academy’s flagship event.
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Science at the Shine Dome 2025

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Celebrating the recipients of the 2025 Prime Minister's Prizes for Science

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