2022 FutureNow Plus Scholarships

About the program

The FutureNow Scholarships are made possible through the generous support of the NSW government funding scheme as part of our ANSTO Innovation Precinct development.

These scholarships are for graduate students or early career researchers working on industry-focused research projects aligned with ANSTO’s strategic objectives.

Scholarship recipients will have access to the expertise and technology needed to facilitate cutting edge discoveries in advanced manufacturing, health, environment and the nuclear fuel cycle.

FutureNow Plus – $35,000 stipend (up to 3 ½ year award, one or more per year)

Plus approved research, conference, travel and accommodation support to up $10,000

* Note: This scheme is not an award of employment with ANSTO.

Guidance from an ANSTO supervisor

Our people are amongst our nation’s most talented researchers, scientists, engineers and nuclear experts. Everyday we work to respond to the growing nuclear science and technology needs of Australia and the world.

Access to landmark infrastructure and facilities

ANSTO is home to Australia’s most significant landmark and national infrastructure for research. With over $1.3b in research assets set across three campuses, it’s no wonder thousands of scientists from industry and academia benefit from gaining access to our state-of-the-art instruments every year.

Training and development

Scholarship recipients will be supported with opportunities for training and development in areas such as: 

• Business modelling
• Supply chain optimisation
• Funding and finance management
• Marketing
• Leadership skills
• Intellectual property protection

Eligibility

To qualify for the ANSTO FutureNow Scholarships, you must:

• Be a graduate of a bachelor or equivalent degree or higher and be within five years of graduation or be undertaking a higher degree by research
• Be available to spend 6 months researching at an ANSTO facility
• If you are an Australian or New Zealand student, be enrolled at a university that is an AINSE member
• All applications for a FutureNow Scholarship are subject to a probity check, which may involve a national security, police and/or other checks