From safe syringes to pineapple peelers to the world’s first cancer vaccine, Queensland has plenty to celebrate in the world of science. Why not join in this National Science Week?
Expressions-of-interest for seed grants for 2025 National Science Week events in Queensland are now open, and close 28 March. Grants of up to $4,000 are available.
The purpose of this funding is to connect community members with science and technology, including those in regional, rural, and remote communities, and to enable community hosts to
develop interactive STEM events and activities for the public. Applicants are encouraged to collaborate with Queensland STEM Hubs as well as other local event providers that have well established audiences e.g. libraries, regional museums and galleries, or community organisations.
develop interactive STEM events and activities for the public. Applicants are encouraged to collaborate with Queensland STEM Hubs as well as other local event providers that have well established audiences e.g. libraries, regional museums and galleries, or community organisations.
National Science Week in person, online and hybrid events and activities must meet the following five essential criteria for funding in Queensland:
1. Engage the community with a STEM-based activity or project.
2. Be held during August 2025, ideally during National Science Week (9 – 17 August).
3. Adhere to the eligible expenditure guidelines.
4. Not be a school-only event.
5. Be evaluated by collecting feedback from participants and included in a post-event
report.
1. Engage the community with a STEM-based activity or project.
2. Be held during August 2025, ideally during National Science Week (9 – 17 August).
3. Adhere to the eligible expenditure guidelines.
4. Not be a school-only event.
5. Be evaluated by collecting feedback from participants and included in a post-event
report.
and at least two of the following criteria:
a. Inspire people to pursue an interest or aptitude in science.
b. Encourage local community participation and ongoing engagement in science.
c. Provide diversity and inclusion in programming and audience reach.
d. Celebrate Australian scientific achievement past and present.
e. Provide opportunities for scientists and researchers to present to the public.
f. Build digital literacy in Australian communities.
g. Expand existing STEM networks and partnership opportunities.
a. Inspire people to pursue an interest or aptitude in science.
b. Encourage local community participation and ongoing engagement in science.
c. Provide diversity and inclusion in programming and audience reach.
d. Celebrate Australian scientific achievement past and present.
e. Provide opportunities for scientists and researchers to present to the public.
f. Build digital literacy in Australian communities.
g. Expand existing STEM networks and partnership opportunities.
Funding allocations will be decided on merit and the applicant’s ability to meet the selection criteria.
If you have an idea for an event in the Sunshine State that you are looking for support to deliver, you can find more information here- https://www.inspiringqld.com.au/science-engagement-grants.
Image courtesy of Eric Matson/Australian Institute of Marine Science
