Student Research Awards Grant

The Australian Coral Reef Society (ACRS) is offering Student Research Awards in 2024 to support outstanding students researching Australian coral reefs. Up to five awards, including the $4,000 Terry Walker Prize and the $4,000 Danielle Simmons Prize, will be granted, along with three additional research awards of $2,500 each. Eligible candidates must be enrolled in an Australian or New Zealand university and pursuing a PhD or MSc focused on coral reef research.

In 2024, the Australian Coral Reef Society (ACRS) will support the research of up to five students by the provision of Student Awards. The most outstanding proposals (which meet the eligibility criteria) will be awarded the Terry Walker Prize of $4,000 or the Danielle Simmons Prize of $4,000. Up to three ACRS research awards of $2,500 will also be awarded.
Funding Priorities
The Terry Walker Award, named in honour of Terry Walker’s commitment to field studies on Australian coral reefs and cays, is intended to be predominantly utilized for field studies on Australian coral reefs.For the Dannielle Simmons Award, named in honour of Danielle Simmons commitment to field work at Heron Island, successful applicants will need to spend some time at Heron Island working in the field.For the remaining ACRS Research Grants (up to three), each valued at $2,500, they are to be used for laboratory and/or field studies relevant to Australian coral reefs.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants:Enrolled at an Australian or New Zealand universityWorking towards a PhD or MSc on a topic involving research on Australian coral reefs
You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member. Applicants must be a financial member of the society for 2024 before applying for these awards. A copy of your membership payment receipt provided electronically by PayPal needs to be included in the application.

Ineligibility

Awards may not be used to fund conference attendance or travel not related to field studies.