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Theo Murphy Initiative (Australia) - Flagship activity
Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and activity grant from Australian Academy of Science
Closed on Monday, Oct 5
Up to A$50,000
About
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 Sep 24, 2026. 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.
Topics
early- and mid-career STEM communitystand-alone activitiesConferencesworkshopscollaborative trainingactivity planinstitutional approvalpartner support
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Source: science.org.au