Applications Invited for AMRI Postgraduate Award

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About the Organization

The Australian Museum Research Institute (AMRI) brings together a team of more than 100 staff including research scientists, collection scientists, collection officers and more than 130 associates, fellows and students. We also host many visiting local and international researchers each and every year. Our research focuses on some of today’s major challenges, including:

• Understanding changing biodiversity including impacts of climate change via taxonomic research and contributing to threatened species and conservation management
• Researching major changes in earth sciences, particularly in mineralogy, petrology, and palaeontology
• Exploring and communicating under-represented histories and cultures

Our natural history collections underpin our research and are essential for our biodiversity research, and one of our main assets is our use of wildlife genomics to solve key problems.

Our deep knowledge of biodiversity and geodiversity, combined with our integrative, collections-based approaches give us a unique perspective on understanding the evolution of our environment and on the path to a better future. We discover and document the biodiversity of our backyards and beyond, identify potentially environmentally and economically devastating pests, and use molecular techniques (DNA) to solve wildlife forensic mysteries and to understand the origins of Australia’s unique fauna.

About the Fellowship

The Australian Museum Research Institute (AMRI) focuses on some of today’s major challenges including understanding changing biodiversity; researching major changes in earth sciences particularly in mineralogy, petrology and palaeontology; and, exploring and communicating under-represented histories and cultures.

The AM’s natural science collections and AMRI research is underpinned by significant scientific infrastructure including the Australian Centre for Wildlife Genomics, Collection Care and Conservation Lab and the Lizard Island Research Station, situated on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. Combined with digital citizen science projects, high impact expeditions, and extensive networks and partners, AMRI is at the forefront of scientific discovery.

When applying for the AMRI Postgraduate Award, students are encouraged to focus their applications on the Museum’s collections and research programs. Students must be supervised by an AMRI research scientist or manager while pursuing a postgraduate degree. Students are encouraged to spend time at the Museum as part of their research program.

Australian Centre for Wildlife Genomics (DNA) Facilities: If you plan to use the Museum’s DNA lab facilities to undertake molecular studies, please include this as a line item in your budget.

Collection Care and Conservation: If you plan to work with the Collection Care and Conservation team and/or use any CC&C facilities, please include this in your application.

Selection criteria:

• Significance of the scientific contribution to the field of interest
• Quality and clarity of the proposal
• Feasibility of the project as a topic and in light of available resources
• Adequacy and reasonableness of the proposed budget
• Contribution or significance of the intended outcomes to the broader Australian society
• Strength of recommendation from supervisor/s
• Quality of the student's summary academic record.

The maximum amount of the award is $2,500 to assist with living costs, travel and research expenses. The award amount does not cover administration overheads that may be applied by your institution. The recommended duration is six weeks for doctoral candidates and less for other degrees. Applicants must note that the budget put forward will be used as a measure for selection alongside merit. Please be aware that no more than $1,500 per week can be provided for per diem costs and that your budgeting of such items must remain competitive with other applicants.

How to Apply

Application checklist:

• Read and understand the Terms and Conditions of the Award;
• Complete and submit the application form;
• Submit a Curriculum vitae, including a summary statement of academic record/transcript;
• Submit a Statement of support for your application from your institution; and
• Provide a Statement of support from an Australian Museum Research Institute (AMRI) staff member.

One electronic copy (via email) of the documents listed below must be sent to:

Australian Museum Research Institute

Australian Museum

AMRI Postgraduate Award Application 2025

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