Scholarships Available Now For Top End Biosecurity Researchers

March 28, 2025

Do you work in biosecurity in the Top End?

Australia’s northern coastline is the frontline entry-point for an increasing number of animal and plant pests and diseases which could cause significant damage to Australia’s agricultural and marine industries and environment.

To build the Northern Territory’s biosecurity capacity and capability, The Crawford Fund NT is offering several scholarships to support researchers in the field of biosecurity to generate knowledge and learning through conference attendance and/or international travel.

“Developing the next generation of biosecurity specialists in the NT is a priority for the Crawford Fund NT and the NT Government. We are confident these scholarships will build biosecurity capacity and capability in the NT and also help successful applicants in their studies and career pathways in biosecurity,” said Em Prof Helen Garnett, Chair of the Crawford Fund’s NT Committee.

Three scholarships are available, each up to the value of AUD $3300. The scholarships are open to Australian citizens or residents engaged in biosecurity research in a professional or academic capacity working in the Northern Territory.

These scholarships are generously supported by the Northern Territory Government.

Application process

There is a very short online application form.

To help you with this form, please note you will need to provide the following information:

• Details of your current role in biosecurity research
• The details of the conference or travel to be undertaken and the reasons for the travel
• The benefit to the applicant and their organisation gained from the travel or conference attendance, and the value that the scholarship will provide
• A recent resume / curriculum vitae
• Contact details for two current referees

The closing date for applications is midnight Monday 14 April 2025.

Please note: travel or conference attendance must be undertaken before the end of August 2025.

Successful applicants will be required to provide a short report on their travel or conference attendance and a copy of any presentations provided. Successful applicants will also be invited to join a meeting of the NT Committee to provide feedback and a brief report on their award.

If you have any questions or queries, please reach out to Tania Paul – tania.paul@crawfordfund.org