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Overview

National Science Week is Australia's major national celebration of the sciences in August each year. National Science Week provides high profile science engagement activities across the nation. It is also an important opportunity for the science community to celebrate and showcase science to the Australian public and the world.

The Australian Government supports National Science Week in a variety of ways, including through the National Science Week Grants.

National Science Week Grants helps provide nationwide science engagement activities in which the wider community can participate. It does this by:

providing funding to eligible and meritorious high profile projects across all states and territories

supporting projects that stimulate and leverage further contributions by organisations across Australia

supporting projects which target new and under-served audiences

engaging Indigenous Australians in National Science Week activities.

An open competitive funding round will be held once a year to provide funding to support science engagement activities that will take place during National Science Week, or where appropriate, in the week before or after National Science Week.

Ongoing funding of $500,000 per year will be available.

The minimum grant amount is $2,000.

The maximum grant amount is $20,000.

The value of your project must exceed the grant you are seeking. You must have some additional funding or in-kind contributions to support your project.

Eligibility criteria

To be eligible your project must:

be directed towards a science-related activity that will be conducted in Australia during National Science Week, or where appropriate, in the week before or after National Science Week

address one or more of the following purposes:

draw the nation's attention towards the sciences

spark broad interest and engagement in the sciences

provide an opportunity for all Australians to participate in science events and activities

foster partnerships between the community, research organisations and industry

trial new and innovative science communication activities

involve attendance or participation by the general public

include eligible activities and eligible expenditure.

Your project can include activities at multiple locations, as long as all locations are within Australia.

School-based projects are not usually eligible. Please discuss your project with us before submitting an application for a school-based project.

For more information on eligibility please refer to Section 4 of the Programme Guidelines.

Merit criteria

We will judge applications against the following three Merit Criteria:

the reach and impact of the project (50 points)

your capacity, capability and resources to carry out the project (30 points)

the value for money offered by your project (20 points).

For more information on what activities and costs are eligible please refer to Section 5 of the Programme Guidelines.

How to apply

Before applying you should read and understand the Programme Guidelines and sample letter of offer.

When you submit your online application, we will provide you with an automated receipt number and a link. The link goes to a page where you can enter your email address to receive acknowledgment and a copy of your complete application.

For assistance with the application form contact us.

How we assess applications

Applications that meet the eligibility criteria will proceed to a merit assessment. An independent National Science Week Grants Committee will assess eligible applications against the merit criteria and compare it to other eligible applications in the funding round.

To support a spread of projects, the Committee will also take into account the fields of science being demonstrated and the state or territory the projects will be occurring in.

The Programme Delegate will make the final decision taking into account the Committee's recommendations and the availability of grant funds.

If your application is successful

We will send you a letter to advise you of the outcome.

If your application is successful, you will enter into a grant agreement with the Department of Industry, Innovation and Science. Your application and your letter of offer will form the grant agreement.

The grant agreement will state the maximum amount that you will receive. We will pay your grant funding as a single payment when the grant agreement is finalised. We will make payments to your nominated bank account.

Key documents

Programme guidelines

Factsheet

Sample application form

Sample letter of offer

Grant recipients

View the list of projects that have been offered funding under the 2018 National Science Week Grants funding round.

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Sponsorship Grants for Student Science Engagement and International Competitions

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Sponsorship Grants for Student Science Engagement and International Competitions

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Overview

Sponsorship Grants for Student Science Engagement and International Competitions has attracted a high level of demand and we have received enough applications to exhaust the funding for the 2017/18 financial year. As such, we have closed the grants to further applications at this time.

Sponsorship Grants for Student Science Engagement and International Competitions aims to support young Australians to develop skills and potential career opportunities in a field of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

It will do this by providing grants to organisations, such as schools and community groups, to sponsor eligible young Australians to participate in conferences, competitions and other STEM-related events.

There is a total funding pool of:

$1 million per year for student participation in STEM engagement activities and events that take place in Australia or overseas.

$600,000 per year for student participation in international STEM competitions taking place outside Australia.

The minimum grant amount per application is $1,000.

The maximum grant amount per student is:

$1,500 for STEM events or activities occurring within Australia

$5,000 for international STEM events or activities.

The maximum grant amount per application is $20,000.

The Science Engagement element supports Australian students under the age of 18 to attend or participate in significant STEM related activities or events in Australia and overseas. This could include support for a senior student to pitch an innovation to an entrepreneur or participate at Australian-based STEM competitions.

The International Competitions element supports talented Australian students under the age of 18 to participate in high profile STEM competitions outside Australia.

Eligibility criteria

Applicant eligibility

A sponsor organisation must apply on behalf of a student or group of students.

Applicants must have an Australian Business Number (ABN) and be one of the following:

a primary or secondary school, registered with a state or territory authority

an incorporated not for profit organisation

an entity incorporated in Australia

To be eligible the sponsor organisation must also:

be applying on behalf of a student or group of students under the age of 18 (at the time of application), to attend a specific STEM event or activity that meets the requirements under the Inspiring Australia - Science Engagement programme guidelines and

provide confirmation from their managing board, school principal or chief executive officer (or equivalent) that:

the student/s attendance at the STEM event or activity is supported

the applicant has the capacity to meet any costs of student's participation at the STEM event or activity not covered by grant funding

the student/s attendance at the event or activity is reasonably expected to proceed if the grant is provided.

Joint applications are acceptable, provided you have a lead applicant who is eligible and is responsible for the students' attendance at the event.

You are not eligible to apply if:

the nominated student/s is already receiving support to attend the event either under this programme or from another source of Australian Government funding.

For more information on who can apply please refer to Schedule 3, Section 21 of the Programme Guidelines.

Project eligibility

To be eligible your project must involve:

the participation of a student or a group of students under the age of 18 at an eligible event

a minimum of $1,000 in eligible expenditure.

An eligible event must:

be related to the pursuit of a field of STEM and one that promotes student engagement in STEM-related disciplines, or participation in STEM-based competitions both in Australia and overseas

take place within one year of the application being submitted. The Programme Delegate may allow exceptions to this requirement if satisfied that a longer lead-time is needed (for example, for the student to register for an early bird rate at a major conference)

An event is not eligible if the sponsor organisation is required to support the student/s to attend the event as part of its normal 'business as usual' activities.

For more information on what types of events and costs are eligible please refer to Schedule 3, Section 21 of the Programme Guidelines.

How we assess applications

We will assess applications against the eligibility criteria in the order in which we receive them. We may ask for additional evidence to determine your eligibility.

The Programme Delegate decides which applications to approve taking into account the eligibility criteria and the availability of grant funds.

If your application is successful

If your application is eligible, and there are funds available, you will receive a letter of approval. To receive the grant, you must enter into a grant agreement with the Australian Government. Your application and your letter of approval will form the grant agreement.

The grant agreement will state the maximum amount that you will receive. We will pay your grant funding as a single payment when the grant agreement is finalised. We will make payments to your nominated bank account.

If your application is ineligible, or unsuccessful due to lack of funding, we will notify you in writing.

Key documents

Programme guidelines

Factsheet

Sample grant agreement

Sample board approval letter

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Science Olympiads and National Youth Science Forum funding

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National Youth Science Forum - Inspiring Australia's Young Scientists

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Discover resources for teachers and information about our competitions, programs and activities. Read about Australia's Olympians and meet our dedicated volunteers who are some of Australia's leading experts in mathematics and algorithmics education. We also provide online training for the AMC and the CAT competition ( GetSet training), as well as practice problems and an array of books for lovers of mathematics and algorithmics.

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Questacon - The National Science and Technology Centre

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Don't just use the latest technology- create it!

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Resources for Primary and Secondary Students - ABC Education

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4000+ educational games, videos and teaching resources for schools and students. Free Primary and Secondary resources covering history, science, English, maths and more

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Resources for Primary and Secondary Students - ABC Education

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4000+ educational games, videos and teaching resources for schools and students. Free Primary and Secondary resources covering history, science, English, maths and more

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What is the Land Rover 4×4 in Schools Technology Challenge?

The Land Rover 4×4 in Schools Technology Challenge is to build a radio controlled four-wheel drive (4×4) vehicle to the specifications provided that will successfully navigate and complete obstacles on an off road test track that is just as demanding as the real thing, and emulates the capabilities of a full size 4×4 vehicle. Each team will enter the vehicle into a State Final to compete for a place at the Australian National Final.

Teams
Each team must consist of a minimum of three and maximum of five young people aged between 11-19. The young people may all be of the same age or a mixture of young people of different ages. Educational organisations may set teams with young people from across different year groups. Teams of more than five will not be allowed to enter the competition. All teams must follow a safe working practice at all times of their vehicle build.

Entry Class
The challenge is split into two classes for entry into the competition, Development and Professional. Each team must decide which class they would like to enter before registering to compete at a state final. The two classes will be judged separately to each other and separate awards will be presented.

Development Class - Any team entering the challenge for the first time can opt to enter the "Development" class by purchasing a Land Rover 4×4 in Schools starter kit (recommend) containing a remote controlled vehicle. Other remote controlled vehicle models are available but may not be suitable for the competition. The starter kit will also include a vehicle battery and battery charger. This vehicle will be allowed to be entered into the challenge however Development Class team's must manufacture their own vehicle body, the vehicle electrics (light and tilt sensor), tow hitch and have an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the vehicle's suspension, drive train, chassis and wheels. Teams entering the challenge can only compete in the Development Class for one year and then must enter in the Professional Class for following years.

Any student from a Development Class team who wishes to re-enter into the competition again can only enter as a Professional team. These teams may reuse components from their beginner vehicle but as a minimum must alter/modify the vehicle body, vehicle chassis and all vehicle electrics (light and tilt sensor) themselves, on top of either manufacturing or purchasing and modifying other elements of the vehicle such as the drive train, suspension, steering and wheels.

Professional Class - This class is open to new and existing teams who design and manufacture their vehicle to the rules and regulations, manufacturing as a minimum the vehicle body, vehicle chassis and all vehicle electrics (light and tilt sensor) themselves. In addition, teams must have either manufactured or purchased and modified other elements of the vehicle such as the drive train, suspension, steering and wheels. Any off the shelf items used must be declared in the team's portfolio and Bill of Material(B.O.M).

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The Land Rover 4×4 in Schools Technology Challenge is to build a radio controlled four-wheel drive (4×4) vehicle to the specifications provided that will successfully navigate and complete obstacles on an off road test track that is just as demanding as the real thing, and emulates the capabilities of a full size 4×4 vehicle.

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LATEST NEWS: OUR 2020 STATE FINALS ARE GOING VIRTUAL. FOR MORE INFORMATION REFER TO OUR SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS WITHIN THE RESOURCES TAB.

One of the largest STEM programs in the world

The F1 in Schools STEM Challenge™ is the world's foremost student competition for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.

Each year more than 17,000 schools in 51 nations take on the challenge of developing the world's fastest miniature F1 car. Here in Australia approximately 22,000 students are involved each year with over ten times that being exposed to the program and having access to the same classroom technology used by the students to design and build their cars.

Established in Australia in 2003, the F1 in Schools STEM Challenge is multi-faceted and multi-disciplined. It is about much more than cars, although the idea of being involved in car design has proved to be a powerful means of attracting even the most uninitiated students to discovering more about STEM.

Mimicking the world of a Formula One team, groups of students have to follow a pathway of engineering and manufacturing disciplines: design, analyse, test, make and race. They are provided with access to real-world technology such as 3D CAD/CAM/CAE engineering design software and soon become proficient in areas such as Coding, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Finite Element Analysis.

This program also aims to develop skills in problem solving, project management, communication, presentation, teamwork, innovation, self-promotion, collaboration, marketing and entrepreneurialism - which are clearly identified as aiding in the transition through high school... in demand by industries the world over... and not impacted by disruptive technologies.

F1 in Schools STEM Challenge is the most holistic STEM program in the nation.

The stories we can tell about the success of our students are remarkable. Many students engaged in F1 in Schools are offered employment by industry before completing their studies. We have had students head hunted by the Airbus Design Centre in UK and others taking up roles in Formula One teams. To say that having F1 in Schools in your resume is an advantage to attracting a highly rewarding vocation is an understatement.

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LATEST NEWS: OUR 2020 STATE FINALS ARE GOING VIRTUAL. FOR MORE INFORMATION REFER TO OUR SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS WITHIN THE RESOURCES TAB. The F1 in Schools STEM Challenge™ is the world's foremost student competition for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. Each year more than 17,000 schools in 51 nations take on the challenge of developing the world's fastest miniature F1 car.

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The Game Changer Awards | Inspiring STEM in Western Australian Schools

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As we all know, change is constant and coupled with technology, the world around us is in a continuous state of flux. Digital technology has come a long way and is transforming the way we interact with business and the way we live.

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The competition's alignment with the school curriculum enables students to apply what they learn in their ICT/Digital Technologies classroom to develop a technology related project of their choice. At the judging event, students have the opportunity to present their project to a judging panel of academia, industry partners and ICT professionals. Each project is assessed on the criteria of creativity, uniqueness, quality, level of difficulty and project documentation.

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The competition's alignment with the school curriculum enables students to apply what they learn in their ICT/Digital Technologies classroom to develop a technology related project of their choice. At the judging event, students have the opportunity to present their project to a judging panel of academia, industry partners and ICT professionals.

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Challenges and competitions | Digital Technologies Hub

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Find links to Digital Technologies competitions and challenges.