Applications are now open for the 2018 Science and Innovation Awards for Young People in Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.
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People aged 18-35 can apply for a grant of up to $22,000 to fund their project on an innovative or emerging scientific issue that will benefit Australia’s primary industries.
There are 11 categories which include:
- Cotton.
- Dairy.
- Established, new and emerging rural industries.
- Fisheries and aquaculture.
- Grains.
- Health and biosecurity.
- Meat and livestock.
- Pork.
- Red meat processing.
- Viticulture and oenology.
- Wool.
Winners of the industry category are then invited to apply for the Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources’ Award, which provides additional funding for an extended research project.
Applications close Friday, October 13.
For more information email scienceawards@agriculture.gov.au or call 02 6272 2303.