Resources and Opportunities

Discover resources and opportunities available to support women in STEM across their careers and promote gender equity.

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Australian Science Policy Fellowships now open for 2021–22

Until 26 Apr 2021

The Office of the Chief Scientist has opened applications for the 2021–22 cohort of Fellows to grow the diversity of expertise in the Australian Public Service. You can find more info, including how to apply and profiles of previous Fellows, on its website.

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National

Prime Minister's Prizes for Science

Until 09 Mar 2021

The Prime Minister's Prizes for Science award Australian scientists and innovators for their outstanding achievements in science and research-based innovation. We encourage you to nominate groundbreaking and inspiring scientists who are on your radar. Nominations close 9 March.

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Online

STEM Equity Monitor

The STEM Equity Monitor is a national data report on girls’ and women’s participation in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). It presents the current state of STEM gender equity in Australia. It also provides a baseline for measuring change and trends over time in key sectors and career phases of girls’ and women’s engagement with STEM.

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Females in Information Technology and Telecommunications

A not-for-profit network that encourages and supports women in the ICT industry in Australia through networking events, peer learning events and mentoring programs.

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NSW, Newcastle

HunterWISE program

The HunterWiSE program features two key interlinked actions aimed at increasing the number of girls and women participating in STEM. The first is a targeted school intervention, and the second is a series of networking events for female STEM professionals across the Hunter.

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