Programs, Awards and Grants

Students participating in the sanofi-aventis International BioGENEius Challenge spend a year undertaking a biotechnology research project with one of WA’s world class biotechnology scientists as their mentor.

The sanofi-aventis International BioGENEius Challenge is run in the USA by the Biotechnology Institute. Since 2002, the competition has developed to include six USA regional competitions and Canada.  WA is the seventh region and the first participant outside of North America.

The WA competition is run by the Department of Industry and Resources.

For further information please visit the sanofi-aventis International BioGENEius Challenge of WA website http://www.doir.wa.gov.au/BioGENEius.

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The Department of Industry and Resources manages numerous programs and awards that enhance and support the science and innovation environment in Western Australia.   An overview of the programs, awards and grants available though the Department are provided below. In addition, links to other State and Commonwealth government agencies that have funding assistance programs are provided.

Further information is available in the Research Centres in WA section.

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The Inventor of the Year Awards aim to promote and enhance a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship across the public, private and education sectors in Western Australia. The categories are early stage, development, ready for market and schools (Kindergarten to Year 12). 

For further information visit the Innovation Centre WA (http://www.innovation.wa.gov.au).

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The Western Australian Premier’s Research Fellowship Program seeks to attract excellent researchers to Western Australia (WA), from overseas or interstate, to conduct scientific research that is internationally competitive and of specific benefit to Western Australia.  The program will support scientific research activities with the potential to provide enhanced economic, environmental and social benefits to Western Australians. 

Further information is available in the Science section.

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The Premier’s Science Awards are a valued means of recognising excellence in science by raising awareness of science and technology endeavours in Western Australia (WA). The awards create a sense of community pride in science communication, education and research and provide Western Australians with an opportunity to publicly celebrate, encourage and reward the best scientists, science teachers and science communicators in WA.

Further information is available in the Science section.

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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 (WA) private sector organisation of their choice for a period of 10 weeks.

Further information is available in the Science section.

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Induction to the Hall of Fame recognises meritorious contribution to the science community over an extended period of time. Inductees receive a plaque but no financial reward. 

Further information is available in the Science section.

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The following links are to organisations that provide funding grants and programs that support innovation and scientific research:

• AusIndustry (http://www.ausindustry.gov.au/) - the Australian Government’s agency for delivering products, services and information that support industry, research and innovation
• Commonwealth Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research (http://www.innovation.gov.au/)
• GrantsLink (http://www.grantslink.gov.au/) - provides information on Australian Government Grants
• GrantSearch (http://www.grantsearch.com.au/) - provides around 3,000 sources of financial support in Australia

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