In awarding this Fellowship, the Society aims to promote excellence in microbiology through support to younger microbiologists for specified research projects leading to career advancement; or to Australian microbiologists returning from overseas studies to assist them to re-establish their careers in Australia.

• fund a person/s to undertake scientific research in microbiology and related fields in Australia; and/or
• fund a person employed by another body to undertake scientific research in those areas that may prove to be of value to Australia.

*Note: The Research Trust does not fund the cost of travel.

• make known to persons interested in microbiology or allied sciences the results of the research;
• make generally available the benefits of any patents or other rights acquired by the Society from the research;
• encourage the discovery of, and investigate and make known the nature and merits of, processes and inventions which may be beneficial for persons engaged in scientific research in microbiology or any related field;
• collect and disseminate information regarding facilities for research in microbiology and allied sciences.

1. Extension or finalization of a PhD or Masters programme and preparation of the work for publication;
2. Completion of an ongoing project currently being undertaken on a part-time basis;
3. Gaining further expertise through full-time research training in another Australian laboratory or institution;
4. Any other short-term project deemed appropriate by the Research Committee.

The Fellowship should be taken up in the period 1 January to 31 December. The stipend may be deemed non-taxable if the recipient is a full-time student of a tertiary institution, otherwise it is treated as is any other salary by the Australian Taxation Office.

1. That the amount granted is a stipend only, and is inclusive of any superannuation contribution requirements.
2. That the award will be conditional upon receipt of documentary evidence of
   i) the agreement of the awardee's current employer/supervisor;
   ii) the agreement of the host laboratory; and
   iii) support from the host laboratory or other sources for consumables and other expenses to enable the project to be completed.
3. That a progress report be submitted to the Research Committee on completion of the project.
4. The Research Trust does not fund cost of travel.
5. The applicant must be a member of the Society.

1. Seven (7) copies of your completed application form
2. Seven (7) copies of your list of publications (last five years)
3. Seven (7) copies of academic records
4. Seven (7) copies of a research proposal (no more than three A4 pages, 12 point font) setting out clearly the aims, background and current status of the project and the proposed research plan;
5. Seven (7) copies of a brief outline (no more than half page) of the role of the work proposed in your career development.