One $3 000 AUD grant is available^#.

The recipient(s) will be mentored by a senior physiology education researcher appointed by the AuPS council, typically a former recipient of the Michael Roberts Prize.

^# Note that funds will not be provided for conference attendance or travel (unless an integral part of the proposal).

AuPS funds must not, under any conditions, be allocated to overheads.

The scheme is open to all current ordinary financial members of the Australian Physiological Society (provisional members* are not eligible to apply).

Individuals or Teams may apply, but all team members should adhere to these eligibility criteria and a Chief and Associate Investigator should be identified.

A condition of the grant is that the research outcomes of the funded project must be presented at the AuPS meeting the following year, and it is expected that they will be suitable for publication over the subsequent 1-2 years.

Applications should include:

• Chief Investigator, including institutional address.

• Associate Investigator(s) and role in project (if relevant).

• Research Proposal, including background, innovation, rationale, aims and timeline (500 words).

• Budget and Justification (200 words).

• References (maximum of 10).

• Brief CV of Chief Investigator and each Associate Investigator (1 page limit per person).

Applications should be written in Times New Roman 12 pt, justified formatting, 1.5 line spacing, and adhere to word limits.

The application is assessed on the significance, innovation, clarity and feasibility of the proposal; justification of the budget; potential benefits for physiology education and/or engaging students in Physiology including breadth of potential impact across institutions.

Applications will be ranked by at least two selected members of the AuPS Council, and the successful applicant will be announced at the annual AGM.

Applications close: 5 pm (AEST) 12 September 2025

Email applications to the AuPS National Secretary