Programs and awards
Science and technology related programs, grants and awards.
An overview of each of the science related programs offered by the department is provided below. Links have been provided to more detailed information available in the Programs section of this website.
BioGENEius Challenge
Provides an opportunity for motivated and talented high school students to undertake outstanding research in the field of biotechnology.
Premier's Research Fellowship Program
The Premier’s Research Fellowship Program seeks to attract excellent researchers to WA from overseas or interstate, to conduct scientific research that is internationally competitive and of specific benefit to WA.
Science and Innovation Studentship Award
The Science and Innovation Studentship Award is an annual grant program to provide an opportunity for research students to work on a project with a Western Australian private sector organisation of their choice for a period of 10 weeks.
Western Australian Industry and Export Awards
The Western Australian Industry and Export Awards are the State's most prestigious business awards.
They acknowledge the innovation, hard work and success of businesses, large and small, in reaching new markets.
Western Australian Science Awards
Recognising excellence in science by rewarding the State’s outstanding scientists, science communicators, teachers and students.
Related links
- AusIndustry (http://www.ausindustry.gov.au/) - the Australian Government’s agency for delivering products, services and information that support industry, research and innovation
- GrantsLink (http://www.grantslink.gov.au/)
GrantSearch (http://www.grantsearch.com.au/).