William Macleay Microbiology Research Fund Grant

William Macleay Microbiology Research Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The Linnean Society of New South Wales
Amount: Up to A $3,000
Last Updated: January 20, 2026

Summary

The William Macleay Microbiology Research Fund Grant supports innovative microbiological research in Australia. Open to postgraduate students and professional microbiologists, the grant encourages diverse applications aimed at advancing the field. Funds can be utilized for essential research expenses, including equipment, laboratory supplies, and travel within Australasia. However, requests for subsistence or conference travel will not be supported. This initiative fosters original contributions to microbiology, benefiting both academia and the broader community.

Overview

Grants are available from the William Macleay Microbiology Research Fund to support original research in an Australian context within the field of Microbiology.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Applications will be accepted from postgraduate and Honours degree students at recognised Australian universities who are undertaking full-time or part-time studies with a microbiological emphasis.Applications are also encouraged from amateur or professional microbiologists, whether in employment as such or not, who can demonstrate a level of achievement in original research in microbiology.Applications are not restricted to members.Money awarded must be used for research purposes, which may include the purchase of equipment, laboratory or other consumables, and fieldwork or travel within Australasia. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member. Applications are not restricted to members, but other things being equal, members of the Society will be given preference.

Ineligibility

Requests for subsistence (i.e. food and lodging), travel to conferences, or thesis preparation expenses, will not be supported.