National Science Week 2026 will be held from 14 to 22 August 2027. National Science Week is run across Australia and provides the opportunity for wide community participation in high profile science engagement activities across the nation.
National Science Week will celebrate its 30th anniversary in 2027, and funding will be available to help individuals and organisations bring science engagement activities to life in their local communities. The Australian Government’s National Science Week Public Event Grants program supports projects that encourage public participation in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), with a focus on inclusive and engaging experiences.
Funding of $5,000 to $20,000 is available to help deliver events across Australia. Up to $500,000 is available in total for National Science Week Grants 2027. Individuals and organisations can apply.
The National Science Week Public Event Grants opportunity aims to support initiatives that enable inclusive and broad-based engagement with science by the public.
The objectives of the grant opportunity are to:
inspire wide public participation in STEM, including groups historically underrepresented in STEM (as defined in the Glossary)
provide an opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the contributions of Australian scientists to the world of knowledge
encourage an interest in science pursuits among the general public
encourage younger people to become fascinated by the world we live in
encourage new and innovative ways of engaging with audiences.
The intended outcomes of the grant opportunity are:
increased national and international interest in Australian science
improved critical engagement with key scientific issues by the public
increased inspiration drawn from science and improved value of science as perceived by the public
increased participation from groups historically underrepresented in STEM.
What’s New for 2027?
Updated grant guidelines have been released for the 2027 funding round, including two significant changes:
The minimum grant amount has increased from $2,000 to $5,000.
A single set of guidelines covering grant rounds from 2027 to 2030.
National Science Week is Australia’s annual celebration of science and technology, encouraging people of all ages to explore the role science plays in our lives and communities.
National Science Week 2026 will be held from 14 to 22 August 2027. National Science Week is run across Australia and provides the opportunity for wide community participation in high profile science engagement activities across the nation.
National Science Week will celebrate its 30th anniversary in 2027, and funding will be available to help individuals and organisations bring science engagement activities to life in their local communities. The Australian Government’s National Science Week Public Event Grants program supports projects that encourage public participation in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), with a focus on inclusive and engaging experiences.
Funding of $5,000 to $20,000 is available to help deliver events across Australia. Up to $500,000 is available in total for National Science Week Grants 2027. Individuals and organisations can apply.
The National Science Week Public Event Grants opportunity aims to support initiatives that enable inclusive and broad-based engagement with science by the public.
The objectives of the grant opportunity are to:
The intended outcomes of the grant opportunity are:
What’s New for 2027?
Updated grant guidelines have been released for the 2027 funding round, including two significant changes:
Applications close on 6 October
National Science Week is Australia’s annual celebration of science and technology, encouraging people of all ages to explore the role science plays in our lives and communities.
Feature Image: Hunteer Science Festival
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