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Tuesday, 24 May 2016

veski: 2016 Victoria Prize for Science & Innovation and Victoria Fellowships

The Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade, the Hon Philip Dalidakis, has opened two of Victoria’s most prestigious science and innovation programs in the life and physical sciences.
​Victoria Prize for Science​ & Innovation

The Victoria Prize for Science ​&​  Innovation celebrates leadership, determination and creativity, highlighting the many ways in which research and development of international significance are conducted in Victoria.

Do you know a leading Victorian scientist or researcher who has made, or has the potential to make, a significant scientific discovery or technological innovation? To recognise their achievements, nominate them for the 2016 Victoria Prize for Science & Innovation valued at $50,000.

These prestigious prizes are for a scientific discovery or technological innovation, or a series of such achievements that significantly advances knowledge.  The clear potential to produce a commercial outcome or other substantial benefit to the community will be highly regarded.

Download the nomination guide, nomination form and referee report here.
Victoria Fellowships​
  

The Victoria Fellowships recognise the important role of innovation to Victoria's economic future and the need for  Victorians to be skilled in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Are you one of Victoria's emerging scientists or researchers? Would a grant to support an overseas study mission further your research career or help develop an innovative idea? If so, apply for a 2016 Victoria Fellowship valued at up to $18,000.

Victoria Fellowships provide a travel grant of up to $18,000 to undertake a short-term overseas study mission to assist in developing a commercial idea; undertaking specialist training; or career development not available in Australia. Additionally, Fellows can apply for the Australian French Association for Science and Technology (AFAS) Associate Award valued at up to $5,000.

Download the application guide, application form and referee report here.

Applications and nominations must be received by 2.00pm on Thursday 23 June 2016 via the veski website.

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