Theo Murphy Initiative (Australia) - Flagship activity
Up to A$50,000
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Support for stand-alone activities that strengthen Australia’s early- and mid-career STEM community across multiple organisations, such as conferences, workshops and collaborative training. Applications need an activity plan, budget, institutional approval and evidence of partner support.
Eligibility
Career stage: Postdoc · Early independent researcher · Mid-career researcher
Apply with a supervisor or host
Covers: Up to AUD 50,000, paid through an organisation, covers approved activity delivery and participation costs. Salaries, unrelated research costs and institutional overheads are excluded.
Host location: Australia
Applicants must reside in Australia and hold an eligible Australian research appointment throughout the activity. Fixed-term employment qualifies; honorary and adjunct appointments do not.
Nationality or residence: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is required; Subclass 444 holders are included.
Reviewed 2026-09-24. Check the funder’s full conditions before applying.
Project leads must be fewer than 15 years beyond their first PhD, allowing specified formal career interruptions. A committee of at least three must have an EMCR majority. Recent Flagship or Amplify recipients within three years are excluded.
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Source: science.org.au