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Funding and scholarship opportunities

Scholarships and funding available through Sydney Nano

Sydney Nano and the University of Sydney offer ways to support your research through scholarships and other funding opportunities.

Sydney Nano offers internal scholarships and funding opportunities to University of Sydney students and postdoctoral fellows who are working with Sydney Nano Members:

Student Ambassador Secondary Scholarship

The University of Sydney Nano Student Ambassador Secondary Scholarship

Value
Eligibility  Open date   Close date
$5,000 p.a (for 2 years)
  • PhD student studying nanoscale science and technology (from any discipline)
  • Holder of a primary stipend scholarship
  • Research Student Member of Sydney Nano
  • Valid working with children check



19 May 2025

 

 

24 June 2025

 

Why apply?

Sydney Nano’s Student Ambassador Scholarship assists postgraduate students achieve practical experience, develop skills and contribute towards the goals of Sydney Nano through its researcher development programs, giving visibility to the study of nanoscience in innovative and creative ways.

Deadline

This round closes at 11:59pm June 24, 2025.

How to apply?

 

Taste of Research Award

The University of Sydney Nano Taste of Research Award

Value
Eligibility  Open date  Close date
$3,000
  • High-achiever
  • University of Sydney Undergraduate undertaking research with leading
    academic relating to nanoscience (from any discipline)
  • The academic must be a Member of Sydney Nano


August 22 2024

 

 

September 19 2024

 

Sydney Nano's Taste of Research Award (AU$3,000) calls on high calibre undergraduate coursework students undertaking research with leading academics relating to the field of nanoscience and nanotechnology who are Members of Sydney Nano. 

Why apply?

Successful candidates will develop research skills, gain experience, and contribute to finding real-world solutions through a six-week period of research on a full-time basis. Dates can be arranged with academic host, based on their availability.

Deadline
This round will close at 11:59pm September 19, 2024.

How to apply?

“The Taste of Research Award allowed me to engage in an enjoyable research experience that I believe will instil skills essential for my academic development and later career.”
Annmaree Kenny, student and past recipient