Purpose

Fellowships for distinguished overseas scientists to visit Australia for public lecture/seminar tours and to visit scientific centres in Australia.

Fellows are expected to increase public awareness of the natural sciences and scientific issues and accordingly will be outstanding lecturers to the general public.

It is the responsibility of the nominator to nominate and contact hosts for the arrangement of both public and scientific lectures in the various centres to be visited

Funding

Fellowships are tenable for visits of not less than two weeks and not more than three months. Up to $A15,000 is available to cover economy airfares and assistance towards living expenses. 

Prospective candidates should not only be outstanding scientists but also should have strong public lecturing abilities.

This award is open to nominations for candidates from all genders. The Australian Academy of Science encourages nominations of female candidates and of candidates from a broad geographical distribution.