Organisations with research project ideas that encourage the community to get involved are invited to apply for a Citizen Science grant.
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Grants of between $150,000 and $500,000 are available to support projects that enable community participation in four key research areas:
- disaster resilience and preparedness
- environmental change
- cyber security and artificial intelligence, and
- food and agribusiness.
Federal Member for Hume Angus Taylor said the grants not only provided exciting opportunities for organisations but enabled members of the community to get involved and participate in discoveries that could have an impact across the country.
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"Citizen Science grants are all about coming up with innovative solutions to some of our biggest national challenges," Mr Taylor said.
"I encourage organisations in the local community to put their research project ideas forward for grants."
Citizen Science Grants are part of the Inspiring Australia - Science Engagement Program, which encourages community participation in science and technology, with $4 million available over four years.
Applications for Round 2 are open until December 17.
For more information visit https://business.gov.au/grants-and-programs/citizen-science-grants
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