Celebrating science & technology
National Science Week is Australia’s annual celebration of science and technology.
Running each year in August, it features more than 1000 events around Australia, including those delivered by universities, schools, research institutions, libraries, museums and science centres.
Find out more about the national strategy and program for National Science Week each year.
The dates for National Science Week for the next few years are:
2024: 10 – 18 August
2025: 9 – 17 August
2026: 15 – 23 August
2027: 14 – 22 August
Grants for National Science Week from the Commonwealth
The Australian Government supports National Science Week in a variety of ways, including through event grants.
These national grants help provide nationwide science engagement activities for the community. They support projects that:
- are high profile – across all states and territories
- stimulate further contributions by other organisations
- target new and under-served audiences
- engage Indigenous Australians in National Science Week activities
An open competitive funding round of $500 000 is held once a year for events and activities across Australia. The minimum grant amount is $2000 and the maximum grant amount is $20 000.
Projects must be worth more than the grant amount you are applying for. You must have some additional funding or in-kind contributions to support your project.
Applications for 2024 National Science Week are open now and close on 11 December 2023.
Grants for National Science Week from Inspiring Australia NSW
This grant round will open in early 2024. Please sign up our monthly e-newsletter to ensure you receive notice of when the state-based grant round is open.